I have never seen anything like it. It started out white and as bright as the moon and half as large. When it went below the trees it turned green with a smoke trail.
Location
Address
Columbia, MD
Latitude
39° 13' 12.95'' N (39.22°)
Longitude
76° 49' 7.73'' W (-76.82°)
Elevation
136.07m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-07-28 21:55 EDT
UT Date & Time
2022-07-29 01:55 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
111°
Moving
Facing azimuth
280.8°
First azimuth
235.37°
First elevation
19°
Last azimuth
297.11°
Last elevation
9°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-12
Color
Light Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
20°
Remarks
Only got a partial glimpse behind the trees. Appeared white smoke and glowing orange towards front.
