UFO sighted in Midland Texas in 1960

Summary

In December 1960, an observer in Midland, Texas, reported a luminous object that remained stationary in the sky for 21 minutes. The object, described as round and the size of a car's tail light, slowly changed colors from red to green to white. Although initially considered a possible balloon, investigators concluded it was likely the star Vega. The atmospheric haze explained the color changes, a common phenomenon under partly cloudy conditions. The report noted no signs of aerial activity or noise, reinforcing the astronomical hypothesis.

The sighting was made by a high school student from the ground using binoculars. Despite the long duration, no movement or defined path was recorded. Weather data indicated clear skies with slight haze, supporting the idea of an optical phenomenon. The final report, classified under Project 10073, concluded no further evaluation was needed, as the observed elements aligned with a natural explanation.