UFO observed in Marion, Ohio

Summary

A witness in Marion, Ohio reported seeing a luminous object moving southward and suddenly disappearing. The observation occurred on August 23, 1969 at 2:30 a.m. EDT. The official report suggests the object was the satellite Pageos A, which was visible in the sky and moving south before entering the Earth's shadow. The satellite disappeared around 2:36 a.m., matching the witness's description. The report concludes the observation was astronomical and not unexplained.

The observer described the object as a light moving slowly, similar to a bright star. The official report notes that Pageos A was in orbit at an altitude of 2409 miles and its trajectory and disappearance align with the witness's account. Although the observer had no glasses or lenses, the report rules out terrestrial phenomena like planes or rockets. The satellite explanation is considered most plausible, given the location and timing of the observation.