UFO observed in Washington D.C. in 1964

Summary

A civilian in Washington D.C. reported a bright object in July 1964, moving steadily without a defined shape. The witness, an electronics engineer and amateur astronomer, observed it for 15 minutes after sunset. The object was brighter than Venus at its maximum and moved westward at a smooth speed, about five times slower than the ECHO satellites. Despite using a telescope, the witness could not relocate it. The Air Force concluded it could be a high-flying aircraft, though no confirmation was made.

The report includes details on brightness, trajectory, and the object's inability to be identified as a satellite or balloon. The witness compared its brightness to Venus and satellites, noting no changes in shape or altitude. Despite official analysis, the case remains unresolved.