Circle over Milford, IA
A conventional explanation is favored by the record but was never formally confirmed.
The report, as filed
Staring a bit north at dusk, in a clear part of the sky. Object seems unmoving, though it could be very slow. Shape unchanging, appears mostly circular. Silver, white, reflecting light from the sunset? [NUFORC annotation: Planet/Star - Probable]
Held as-reported from National UFO Reporting Center (record NUFORC #176540). Witness text is preserved verbatim, including its spelling; nothing is edited beyond formatting.
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Routed to: Federal Aviation Administration · records window 2023-06-28 → 2023-07-15
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