Project 10073 Record — Adamsville, Michigan, 7 April 1966

On 7 April 1966, at approximately 0235Z, a 17-year-old high school student observed an unidentified aerial phenomenon one mile south-southeast of Adamsville, Michigan. The witness, who was walking their dog, described the object as circular, thickest at the center, and tapering toward the edges. The object appeared to be hovering with no maneuvers or movement. It displayed a single row of lights that alternated between red and white at a rapid, constant rate. The observer initially viewed the object without optical aids, then returned to their house to retrieve binoculars, continuing the observation for approximately seven minutes. The witness reported the sighting to Wurtsmith Air Force Base. The 305th Bomb Wing Command Post was subsequently advised of the incident at 1430Z on 8 April 1966. A detailed report was obtained via telephone. The official conclusion recorded in the Project 10073 file identifies the object as the star Arcturus, noting that while the object was sighted at 90 degrees azimuth and 25-30 degrees elevation, the star Arcturus was positioned at 100 degrees azimuth and 45 degrees elevation at that time. Despite this identification, the investigating officer noted an inability to offer a preliminary analysis of the possible cause of the sighting.