Bright Red UFO Over Wayzata

Summary

A 17-year-old in Wayzata, Minnesota, observed a bright red stationary object in the sky on July 27, 1967. The object remained motionless for 3 to 4 minutes without emitting sound. It appeared as a sharp-edged light source, brighter than any star, and occasionally blinked out. Its ruby-like color and lack of movement ruled out satellites or aircraft. The night was clear, windless, and the witness, along with his parents, saw it from their porch. The Air Force suggested it might have been Arcturus, a bright star, but the observer insisted it was not a star or satellite. No physical evidence or photos were found, but the report includes detailed sky conditions and the object's behavior.

The young man, an active UFO researcher and founder of an aerial phenomena committee, noted that the object sparkled steadily, unlike twinkling stars. The Air Force sent the case to Project Blue Book and Dr. Condon at the University of Colorado for further analysis.