Annandale reported light formation observation — December 1963

Witness observed object at that time. The handwritten text on the page provides a narrative explanation of the UFO sighting, describing the object observed and the witness's experience. The text in the document is as follows: December 27, 1963 Dear Colonel _____, This is in reference to the unidentified sighting you reported to this headquarters earlier this month. Allen Hynek, professor of Astronomy at Northwestern University, and it is his opinion that the sighting was probably an astronomical phenomenon and he sees no reason to believe that the object observed was other than natural in origin. The opinion that the sighting was probably astronomical in nature is substantiated by the fact that, as you stated, the object was stationary until it disappeared, which would be characteristic of a star or planet. While unusual, vapor trails do appear to oscillate and diminish as observed. Air Force as much information as possible concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you observed. Where were you when you saw the object? If you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object? (Circle One): a. To your left 8. IF YOU SAW THE OBJECT AT NIGHT, WHAT DID YOU NOTICE CONCERNING THE STARS AND MOON? WHAT WERE THE WEATHER CONDITIONS AT THE TIME YOU SAW THE OBJECT?