UFO observed in Maryland in 1964

Summary

In July 1964, a witness in Waldorf, Maryland, observed two luminous objects for almost three hours, moving erratically in the sky. The objects, described as resembling bright stars, ascended 30 degrees in the east and moved westward. The report details that the witness, a 12-year-old boy interested in astronomy, saw the objects during the early morning and noted that they disappeared with the arrival of dawn.

The official conclusion attributes the sighting to Venus and Mars, whose positions on the ecliptic matched the witness's description. It suggests that the erratic perception of movement was due to optical illusions caused by atmospheric conditions. Although no photos were taken, the witness and his mother submitted the report with precise details, including drawings of the objects and their trajectory. The case was evaluated as astronomical, but remains intriguing due to its duration and the attention to detail from the observer.