Venus Sighting in Barbourville Kentucky

Summary

In March 1964, a witness in Barbourville, Kentucky, observed a luminous object in the sky. The report states the object was at an altitude of 200 to 300 miles and moving at an estimated speed of 25,000 to 30,000 miles per hour. The observation was made through a telescope, with the object at about 25 degrees elevation. Although initially puzzling, investigators concluded the object was likely Venus. The object's position and movement matched what would be expected for the planet, and it was noted that similar sightings were common and attributable to Venus.