Does anyone have any thoughts on what this could be?
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Oahu, HI
It was moving so slowly that it almost appeared stationary. Once night fell, it looked like just a large light in the sky. I went inside for about 10 minutes, and when I stepped back out, it was gone.
It sounds like you had an interesting observation! In Oahu, there could be a few explanations for what you saw. It might have been a satellite or a space station like the International Space Station (ISS) passing overhead; they can appear as bright lights moving slowly across the sky. Another possibility could be an airplane, especially if it was flying at a high altitude and the setting sun was reflecting on it, making it appear particularly bright.
Additionally, people sometimes report seeing celestial phenomena such as planets or bright stars that can seem to move slowly due to the Earth’s rotation. Lastly, there’s always the chance of unusual atmospheric conditions or even military activity, given Oahu’s strategic location. If you’re interested, you can use apps like “SkyView” or “Heavens-Above” to track satellites and see if that aligns with what you observed!