Project 10073 Record — Germantown, Ohio, January 1969

This document is a Project 10073 record concerning a sighting of an unidentified aerial phenomenon reported on January 10, 1969, in Germantown, Ohio. The witness, a civilian, observed a bright, star-like object in the western sky from the living room of their home for approximately 20 minutes. The witness described the object as a 'round firey ring' that appeared to be 'whirling' and emitted a white light similar to a light bulb. The witness also noted that the object moved from Germantown to Miamisburg in approximately five minutes. Notably, the witness reported that electricity in their immediate area was off during the sighting, while lights remained on in the rest of Germantown. The witness further described the object as having one bright blinking light and smaller lights arranged like a hoop, and remarked that the air felt warmer after the object left. Despite these detailed observations, the official Air Force conclusion recorded on the form identifies the object as the planet Venus. The report includes the standard Sighting of Unidentified Phenomena Questionnaire (AFR 80-17) completed by the witness, including sketches of the object's position and movement.