The object appeared to be eight lights in a bar to the northeast. It was approximately 15 or 20 degrees above the horizon. The impression was that it was a relatively large object The sky was clear. The weather was good with a few minor clouds.The lights appeared for a few seconds, and flashed much brighter for a few seconds and then quickly faded out. The lights were a warm, orange color. I have no idea what this could possibly have been, but it certainly was not a phenomena of nature. It was clearly mechanical / manufactured in its appearance.