UFO seen in Bay Shore in 1966

Summary

In August 1966, a 12-year-old boy in Bay Shore, New York, observed a mysterious object in the sky. The object, described as something similar to a saucer, changed color from reddish white to bluish green as it moved. Witnesses noted that the object climbed vertically and disappeared over the horizon. The observation lasted 4 minutes and 30 seconds, and was recorded by Project Blue Book, the Air Force initiative to investigate UFO sightings.

The Air Force concluded that the object could have been a satellite or an atmospheric phenomenon. The boy used Japanese binoculars and a telescope to observe the event, which adds interest to the description. Despite the considerable duration of the observation, there was no physical evidence or photographs. The official report did not resolve the mystery, but suggested it could have been a satellite or an optical illusion caused by the atmosphere. The testimony, although brief, remains a curious case in the history of UFO sightings.