Reddish variable UFO over Cleveland 1964

Summary

A witness in Cleveland, Ohio, reported a bright reddish object in the early morning of December 29, 1964. The object was brighter than any star and fluctuated in intensity, appearing and disappearing several times over 30 minutes. It was described as white with a red glow underneath and red lights visible. The Air Force classified it as an astronomical phenomenon, linked to the positions of Arcturus and Mars in the sky.