Project 10073 Record — Sighting Report, South Berwick, Maine, May 1969

This document is a Project 10073 sighting report concerning an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed in South Berwick, Maine, on the night of May 12, 1969. The witness, a civilian, reported observing a single, very bright object for approximately five hours, beginning at 21:15. The witness described the object as having a 'jellyfish-like' shape with a 'fuzzy' surface, displaying red, green, and amber colors. The witness noted that the object would appear to get small and large, and at one point, it seemed to move toward them. The witness also reported hearing 'PeP-PeP' sounds. The observation was made from the ground, and the witness indicated the object moved in a SE to SW direction. The witness completed the questionnaire on May 15, 1969. The official conclusion provided by the Air Force, as documented in the report, is that the phenomenon was likely the planet Jupiter. The report includes detailed sketches by the witness illustrating the object's appearance and movement, as well as its position relative to the horizon. The document was forwarded by the 509th Bombardment Wing (SAC) at Pease Air Force Base to the USAF (SAF-OICC) for action on May 19, 1969.