Spherical UFO Sighted in Dayton, Ohio

Summary

A civilian witness reported observing a spherical object in Dayton, Ohio, on May 3, 1965. The object appeared as a bright sphere, brighter than the North Star, with no sound or trail. It moved smoothly toward the southeast but seemed to flutter when it paused momentarily in the south. The observation lasted about six minutes, and although the object moved smoothly, its unusual behavior caught attention. Post-observation analysis concluded it was a satellite, specifically ECHO II, which explained its movement and consistent brightness. However, the initial report suggests the observer was uncertain about the object's origin, reflecting the common confusion in unidentified aerial phenomenon sightings.