2019-05-25 - Denver, CO - Light

Erratically moving light fading inconsistently in and out above Denver

While in our backyard enjoying an evening fire, we noticed a bright light moving from the south, but the light was fading in and out at an inconsistent rate, sometimes fading, sometimes blinking in and out. As we watched the light moving, it began to slow down, and began moving erratically. After about 10 minutes, it seemed to turn east, and while its movement east was not consistent, it remained on that general course, the light fading in and out/blinking in and out the entire time. It finally grew too distant to see. This was definitely not an aircraft, since the fading/blinking was not consistent like an aircraft's warning lights, and was also only white, no green or red light detectable. The intensity of the light when it was at its brightest reminded me of a satellite when the sun catches it just right, perhaps even brighter. We did wonder if this was the reported asteroid that was supposed to be at its closest approach tonight, given the inconsistent brightness, but the fact that it fairly quickly changed course to the east, and did not travel in a straight line makes it difficult to pin down.

We do have about 3 minutes of cellphone video of the event, with another star visible for reference.