A luminous disc over Newport News in 1965

Summary

An observer in Newport News, Virginia, spotted a luminous object in the sky on August 14, 1965. The object, described as round and bright, moved erratically and changed intensity. The witness, an astronomy expert, observed it for 45 to 90 seconds without optical aid. It was considered to be a weather balloon or an object reflecting sunlight, but no physical evidence was found. The object's location and behavior raised questions about its nature.