Red UFO over Knox City Missouri

Summary

In 1967, a reddish object with a flattened shape was observed in the sky above Knox City, Missouri. Two witnesses saw it slowly rise, initially mistaking it for the moon. The object changed from a reddish to a yellow-orange color and appeared to have ring-like thrusters emitting a red glow. While the report suggests it might have been the moon, the detailed description raises questions about its true nature.

The moon was at an elevation of 10 degrees and an azimuth of 97 degrees at the time, which could explain the initial confusion. However, the object's shape, color, and reported thrusters don't align with typical lunar observations. The report concludes it was an astronomical phenomenon, but the ambiguity remains unresolved.