UFO Sighting Report — Phoenix, Arizona, November 1953

This document is a military teletype report dated December 9, 1953, concerning a UFO sighting reported by two civilian witnesses in Phoenix, Arizona. The incident occurred between November 27 and November 28, 1953, lasting approximately seven hours. The witnesses, identified as a sporting goods dealer and a theatrical agent, reported observing three objects that appeared as round, silvery, and possibly cylindrical lights. The objects were described as having a 'light ray type of tail' that manifested whenever the objects moved. The witnesses noted that the objects moved in various directions—up, down, laterally, and at angles—and appeared to move rapidly. The objects were observed near the Mogollon Plateau. The report includes detailed coordinates and notes that the witnesses were considered reliable. The official conclusion reached by the investigating authorities was that the objects were astronomical in nature, specifically stars or planets. The report notes that audio recordings of the witness interviews and maps of the location were filed at the headquarters of the investigating unit at Luke Air Force Base. The document is marked as unclassified and includes standard declassification instructions.