NUFORC Sighting 177013

Occurred: 2023-07-24 21:30 Local
Reported: 2023-07-26 13:35 Pacific
Duration: 15-20 seconds
No of observers: 1

Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
Location details: Extreme north end of Ocean Blvd in NMB, looking out to sea

Shape: Light

Light that at first appeared as a satellite that instantly made a 120-deg turn & accelerated away

Witness observed a light that at first looked to be a normal satellite transiting the sky, about 45 degrees above the horizon while looking out to sea. It appeared to be moving in a south / southeast direction. After observing this dim star-like light for about 15 seconds, it executed an immediate ~ 120-degree turn to the left (from the witness’ perspective) and instantly accelerated to a velocity that was about 10x its original speed. The light sped away and disappeared within about a second after making the turn.

Posted 2023-07-29