UFO sighted in Richland Washington in 1966

Summary

A civilian observer in Richland, Washington, reported an unidentified object in November 1966. The object was observed for nearly three and a half hours, with individual observations lasting between 19 and 29 minutes. Described as circular with the naked eye and oval through a telescope, it appeared orange and grey. It moved slowly from east to west, pausing at times. Despite the prolonged observation, no sounds or trails were recorded. The observers, including a 19-year-old and a homemaker, concluded it might be an astronomical phenomenon, though an UFO was not ruled out.

Weather conditions were clear and calm, with unlimited visibility. Although no physical evidence was found, the report meticulously details the descriptions and behavior of the object. The lack of a clear identification and the prolonged nature of the observation generated interest among military authorities, who filed the case under project number 10073.