PROJECT 10073 RECORD - Stewart Air Force Base, New York - 21 Oct 66

On October 21, 1966, three airmen stationed at Stewart Air Force Base, New York, reported observing a round, multi-colored object in the sky. The object, which appeared to flash red, green, white, and blue, was observed for approximately 20 to 30 minutes. The witnesses described the object as moving slowly back and forth over the base pond. The initial report was received by the NCOD, SSGT [illegible], who also observed the object and identified it as the star Sirius. Captain Stephen Levine, the investigating officer, conducted a formal review of the incident. He concluded that the object was indeed the star Sirius. His investigation included having one of the witnesses re-identify the object on a subsequent evening, confirming its position relative to the constellation 'Belt of Orion' (the navigator's triangle), and noting that the perceived movement was an optical illusion caused by staring at the star without a stable reference point. Weather conditions at the time were reported as excellent and clear, with 15 miles of visibility. No physical evidence or photographs were obtained, and the case was closed with the conclusion that the sighting was an astronomical phenomenon.