Bright white light over Minnesota

Summary

An observer in Minnesota reported a bright white light moving slowly across the western horizon for 20 minutes. The light disappeared without leaving physical evidence and was classified as likely Venus. The report notes that the object behaved similarly to other recent sightings in the area, suggesting a common pattern. Although weather balloons and air traffic were ruled out, no conclusive explanation was found.

The exact location was the Silver Bay country club, and the observer was a competent military officer. Weather conditions were clear, and the report was reviewed by Air Force intelligence personnel, who considered it could have been Venus but also highlighted its similarity to other recent cases.