A UFO sighting of a white light in Decatur, Illinois

Summary

A man in Decatur, Illinois, reported seeing a white light that initially appeared like a star. After observing it through a telescope, he concluded it was not one. The sighting occurred between October 20 and 21, 1968, at 23:30. The observer could not determine exactly what it was, but investigators suggested it might have been the star Arcturus. However, due to a discrepancy in the dates provided by the witness, the case was classified as "Conflicting Data." The light moved in a direction from SSW to WSW and remained visible for 95 minutes. No photos were taken and no physical evidence was found.