Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD — 8 July 1966 Sighting
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A Third Mate reported a bright, circular object approaching their ship in the Mediterranean Sea on July 8, 1966. Project 10073 investigators concluded the sighting was the star Regulus, possibly enhanced by the atmospheric effect of looming.
This document is a Project 10073 record detailing a sighting reported by a Third Mate aboard the ship 'African Lagoon' on July 8, 1966. The witness, while on sea watch in the Mediterranean Sea at coordinates 35N - 18W, observed a bright, star-like object setting off the starboard bow at an altitude of approximately 45 degrees. The witness reported that the object appeared to grow larger, reaching the size of a full moon, and moved toward the ship at a high rate of speed. The object eventually expanded to a diameter of about 25 feet before coming to a sudden stop in mid-air. After holding its circular shape and size for several minutes, the object's glow diminished until it faded from view completely. The witness noted that they braced for impact and instructed the wheelman to prepare for the same. The official conclusion recorded on the document identifies the object as the star Regulus, which was setting on an azimuth of 285 degrees at 2130L. An investigator's note on the form suggests the phenomenon may have been an example of 'looming'.
I started to brace myself for the impact and told the wheelman to prepare for same.
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Official Assessment
Astro (REGULUS) - REGULUS was setting on an azimuth of 285 deg, at 2130L
The object observed was identified as the star Regulus setting on the horizon.
Key Persons
- wheelmanship crew member