UFO sighted in the Pacific in 1963

Summary

In December 1963, three observers reported an object in the sky over the Pacific Ocean, near the coordinates 38.30N 175.20W. The sighting occurred at 05:55 UTC on December 15. The object was seen at 80 degrees above the horizon and moving eastward. Although its exact altitude could not be determined, its brightness was compared to that of a first-magnitude star. The witnesses considered it to be a satellite, though no official confirmation was given.

The information comes from a military report without photographs. Radar data was unavailable, limiting the evaluation. The message was distributed to multiple agencies, including the CIA, indicating the phenomenon generated some interest. Despite the lack of definitive conclusions, the report reflects the routine analysis of unidentified objects at the time.