NUFORC Sighting 66746

Occurred: 2008-08-01 21:00 Local
Reported: 2008-11-06 12:52 Pacific
Duration: 3 min
No of observers: 4

Location: Sebring, OH, USA

Shape: Light
Characteristics: Lights on object

High Alt. red light moving very fast and then reversing direction without hesitation with no change in speed.

Noticed a red light in sky at extremely high altittude that was moving what seemed very fast. I pointed at it and said "wow that satalite is really moving". We watched it move across the sky for about a minute and as we were all watching it did a total 180 degree course change with no turning or pause. No aircraft or satallite could change direction at a speed like this. It also when it changed course it did not decelerate and then accelerate in other direction, it simply was traveling fast and in a 1/10 of a second was moving back the other way at the same speed. As this happened we all made some pretty weird noises as we were so shocked we did not no how to react. There was no noise noted and no details to be seen of whatever it was because of its alt. It was most likely out of our atmosphere but was giving off a very distinct red light.

Also note that two of the people viewing are commercial pilots and are familiar with aircraft and lighting.

NUFORC Note:

Witness elects to remain totally anonymous; provides no contact information. PD

Posted 2009-01-10