Orange light following a commanded path.Light was observed moving from north to south. Elevation in relation to a mountain ridge line was about 30 degrees. It was not possible to determine elevation, only that it was above ridge line. There was a thunderstorm over the horizon further to the west. Stars were evident around the area of sky where object was observed. No sound was noticed.Object continued slowly southward toward observers for some three to five minutes. The object the changed course to the east for some minutes. It then appeared to change back to a northern direction. Within two minutes the light vanished.