NUFORC Sighting 161940

Occurred: 2021-02-05 18:50 Local
Reported: 2021-02-05 18:24 Pacific
Duration: 2 minutes
No of observers: 2

Location: Tucson, AZ, USA

Shape: Orb
Characteristics: Changed Colo

Bight white object at orbital altitude, slowly moving, became gradually much smaller in size dimming to deep red disappeared .

Date: 2/5/2021 Time: 6:50 PM Direction: NW to East Location: Tucson Arizona Speed: Slower and higher than the Space Station, faster than most high satellites Brightness: Almost as bright and large as the Space Station but at much higher altitude- Looked like Sirus in brightness Seen in 10X42 Binoculars Appearance: When approaching and overhead, was much larger than satellites, bright white, and somewhat reddened on upper crescent Appearance changed as it approached 45 degree mark east. Became gradually much dimmer, lost its bright whiteness, gradually became deep red, and diminished in size, then disappeared from sight as a pinpoint approximately 10-15 degrees above horizon. Skies were clear, bright and non dust/pollution.

Posted 2021-03-02