NUFORC Sighting 162779

Occurred: 2021-04-18 21:08 Local
Reported: 2021-04-19 21:28 Pacific
Duration: 15 seconds
No of observers: 1

Location: Nanaimo (Canada), BC, Canada

Shape: Light

Distant Satellite -Erratic Flight Path

About an hour after sunset, I observed a distant high altitude “satellite” due east of my position -moving south.

It looked as bright as a distant planet.

Suddenly it accelerated, making a downward swoop then quickly regained original altitude, continuing south.

The object maintained a steady path for about 8 seconds. It paused briefly coming to a complete stop, then began a 45 degree descent.

I assume it was no longer reflecting the sun as it grew dimmer, and disappeared.

I have maritime experience as well as an aviation background.

Definitely not a drone or typical aircraft.

Thanks for your work.

Posted 2021-04-23