UFO sighted in Syracuse in 1967

Summary

In November 1967, a civilian in Syracuse, New York, reported seeing a luminous object that alternated between red and green in the sky. The observer, along with his wife, believed they were viewing the planet Saturn through a telescope. However, astronomical data indicated that Saturn was not in the correct position at that time. Instead, Betelgeuse, a bright star, was near the described location. The report suggests the object might have been mistaken for a star or planet due to atmospheric conditions or perceptual errors.

The official Project 10073 report notes there was no physical evidence or radar testimony supporting the sighting. The observer later revised his account, stating the object remained stationary and did not change color, contradicting his initial report. Despite this, the lack of radar activity and the presence of other bright stars in the sky suggest the phenomenon could have been an optical illusion or an astronomical misunderstanding. The case was closed without definitive conclusions.