Reddish light over Alaska seen for 45 minutes

Summary

A witness on St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, reported a flickering light that changed from bright white to shades of red and orange. The light was observed for 45 minutes, at an altitude of 5 degrees above the horizon, and faded gradually as it set. The same phenomenon was seen the following two nights in the same location. Investigators concluded it was likely Venus, due to its movement and position.

The observer described the light moving toward the horizon and fading out slowly. Although there were no physical traces or photographs, the repetition of the event and its astronomical position support the identification as Venus. Reports like this, though seemingly simple, are essential for understanding how unidentified aerial phenomena are analyzed.