UFO identified as Venus in 1966

Summary

In 1966, a witness in Malden, Massachusetts, reported observing a bright object in the sky that initially appeared to be an unidentified phenomenon. The object, described as a bright white point, gradually rose in the sky until it became visible even during daylight. The report includes details such as the location, the duration of the observation, and the later confirmation that it was the planet Venus. Despite the lack of photographs or physical evidence, the testimony was recorded by the U.S. Air Force's Project Blue Book.

The testimony was sent to Project Blue Book, where the witness was asked to complete a detailed form to evaluate the observation. The description of the object includes its movement toward the south and its gradual disappearance, which caused some confusion as it was not observed by Logan International Airport. Although it was eventually identified as Venus, the experience remains an example of how celestial objects can be misinterpreted as unidentified phenomena.