Project 10073 Record Card — Norfolk, Virginia, 1 July 1958

This document contains a Project 10073 record card and associated routing memo regarding a UFO sighting reported in Norfolk, Virginia, on July 1, 1958. The witness, a 16-year-old, reported observing an object at approximately 7:20 P.M. E.S.T. while working in a garden. The witness described the object as appearing like a bright star that was more clearly defined, which moved slowly to the west. The witness used a homemade telescope and 3-power binoculars to observe the object for 29 minutes. Through the telescope, the object appeared perfectly round with a bright metallic glint in the center and dark outer edges. The object eventually 'blurted' out of view at 7:49 P.M. The witness noted that the sky was clear and that they had contacted the weather bureau, who confirmed no weather balloons were in the area. The witness also expressed interest in UFO literature, requesting information on various books and publications. The Air Technical Intelligence Center (AFCIN-4E4) evaluated the report and concluded that the object was likely the star Arcturus, which was in the precise location reported at that time. The memo from Capt. George T. Gregory notes that viewing stars or planets through hand-held telescopes often produces unusual appearances and that no radar or other reports of unusual activity were received in the area. The report was filed as part of the Air Force's continuous analysis of UFO phenomena.