Washington, D.C., September 1961September 1961

Insufficient Data

Summary

On September 22, 1961, a civilian in Washington, D.C., reported observing a light in the eastern sky for 25 minutes around 7:02 a.m. The light appeared to ascend and descend. The witness ruled out the possibility of a falling star or flare. The Air Force investigated the sighting and concluded it represented an observation of an astronomical body. Location and manner of disappearance were not included in available information. No follow-up was made due to delay in receipt of the initial report. The case was listed as insufficient data.

Reported location

Washington, D.C., September 1961

Date of incident

September 1961

State / country

? / XX

Page count

3 scanned pages

USAF evaluation

unknown

Microfilm

T1206, Roll 44

Original case file scans

Original case file · scanned by NARAPage 1 of 3

View transcribed text

PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD

1. DATE
22 September 1961

2. LOCATION
Washington, D.C.

3. DATE-TIME GROUP
Local ___
GMT 0700Z

4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION
GroundVisual  Ground-Radar
Air-Visual  Air-Intercept Radar

5. PHOTOS
Yes  No

6. SOURCE
Civilian

7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION
25 Min.

8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
One

9. COURSE
E

12. CONCLUSIONS
Was Balloon
Probably Balloon
Possibly Balloon
Was Aircraft
Probably Aircraft
Possibly Aircraft
Was Astronomical
Probably Astronomical
Possibly Astronomical
Other___
Insufficient Data for Evaluation
Unknown

10. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING
Observation of a light in the East observed for 25 minutes. Light appeared to ascend and descend. Witness discounted the possibility of a falling star or flare from an A/C.

11. COMMENTS
Duration of the sighting and the location in one direction tends to indicate the observation of an astronomical body. Location and manner of disappearance not included in the letter. No follow up attempt made to obtain this info due to delay in receipt of the initial report. Case listed as insufficient Data.

/ 3

Use ← → keys to navigate · scans hosted by the U.S. National Archives

Source: National Archives Catalog · NAID 28994801