NUFORC UFO Sighting 181820

Occurred: 2024-06-10 03:15 Local
Reported: 2024-06-10 04:14 Pacific
Duration: I watched for 1 hr.
No of observers: 1

Location: La Pine, OR, USA

Shape: Orb
Color: Red,orange,gold
Estimated Size: Unknown
Viewed From: Land
Direction from Viewer: West
Angle of Elevation: 60
Closest Distance: Unknown
Estimated Speed: Ranged from slow to darting movements
Characteristics: Changed Colo

Orb shape that flickered or pulsed (visible to the naked eye) in the western sky as it moved erratically and randomly.

I first noticed the orb shaped object when looking out of my western facing bathroom window at apx. 03:15. At first, I assumed it to be a satellite.
However, upon further observation, the object appeared to move in an erratic manner unlike that of a satellite.

Instead of linear movement, the object moved randomly, including up, down and side to side. The movements ranged from smooth and controlled, to random “darting” or circling.

The object “sparkled” in shades of red, orange and gold, with no particular rhythm noted. It was brighter than the surrounding stars

I was able to capture a 2 minute video which clearly shows the movement of the object, although the object itself, appears somewhat “fuzzy” when enlarged, as would be expected with a video taken via a phone camera.
It should be noted that my iPhone was placed on a ledge so that it would remain steady during filming. Any movement seen in the video is that of the object and not caused by my phone.

When first sighted from my bathroom window, the object was due West with the angle of elevation estimated at 60°

It remained in roughly that orientation the entire time I viewed it.
Observer is a medical professional with advanced degree.

Posted 2024-06-11