ATIC Document 120744 (A) — Anchorage, Alaska Sighting Report

This document, identified as ATIC document 120744 (A), details a sighting report from Anchorage, Alaska, involving a civilian special investigator employed by the Alaskan Railroad. The witness reported observing a bright, stationary light in the vicinity of Mt. Susitna on two separate occasions: 20 March 1953 and 5 April 1953, both at 0730Z. The object was described as being approximately 23 degrees above the horizon and roughly the size of a basketball, with an estimated distance of 70 miles. On both occasions, the primary witness was accompanied by two other individuals. Weather conditions were noted as clear with 20 miles visibility on the first date, and scattered clouds at 8,000 feet with 15 miles visibility on the second date. The report indicates that no photographs or physical evidence were obtained. The ATIC (Air Technical Intelligence Center) evaluation concludes that while the investigation could not definitively establish the source of the light, it is possible that the witness observed the planet Jupiter, which appears very bright in that approximate position. The document is marked as unclassified and includes standard declassification instructions.