UFO seen as satellite in Evanston 1965

Summary

In 1965, a witness in Evanston, Illinois, reported a bright object with an orange tail resembling a satellite. The observer described it as a star-like point with an intermittent tail, similar to a rocket in orbit. The sighting lasted three minutes, and the object disappeared behind trees. Despite initial confusion, the report concluded it was likely an aircraft seen through a hazy atmosphere. The white and red lights typical of planes, combined with the blurred vision, explained the satellite-like appearance. The observer, intrigued, even contacted experts like Dr. Hynek, but only received a clear response from Project Blue Book.

The official Project 10073 report by the U.S. Army indicates the object was classified as "aircraft." The witness, located in Evanston, observed a bright point with an orange tail moving west. The hazy atmosphere made precise identification difficult, but analysis suggested it was an aircraft whose lights, seen at a distance, mimicked a satellite. The witness, who had less than perfect vision, noted that even other pilots didn't see it. Project Blue Book concluded there was no evidence of an unexplained phenomenon, and the case was closed without further investigation.