Johnston, RI: Oval domed object over car
On February 11, 1968, at 7:00 p.m., an oval object with a dome flew low over a vehicle near Hawkins Pond in Johnston, Rhode Island. It featured pulsing white and pinkish-red lights along its edge, similar to a blinking display sign.
Background
Event Details
On February 11, 1968 at 19:00, an unusual object was sighted in Johnston, Rhode Island, near the edge of Hawkins Pond. It was an oval, domed object that flew low over a car.
Description of the Object
The object had pulsating white and reddish-pink lights around its rim, reminiscent of the flashing lights of a theatre sign. The lights alternated rhythmically, giving the impression of a moving display.
Witnesses and Context
One witness in the car experienced the object at close range. The sighting took place in the evening in a rural area. No further observers or physical traces were reported.
Significance
The case shows features typical of UAP sightings of the 1960s, such as unconventional shapes and light effects. It is documented in Raymond E. Fowler's book UFOs: Interplanetary Visitors (1974, p. 351) and listed in Eberhart's UFO timeline (p. 666).