this matches what I saw, from light pollution central.
I only saw it once or twice, out of the corner of my eye.
I wasn't even sure, but Richard's description matches exactly.
a brief search light.
I saw this twice, on seperate occasions, almost straight up curiously.
jim, Belmont, between 1am and 2am
--- Richard Crisp <rdcrisp@No-Spam> wrote:
> it is pretty subtle. sort of reminds me of a dim searchlight flashing by momentarily.
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> I am not seeing any prominent color. it seems pale and "galactic". Best described is greyish.
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> since it is just ramping up, it may get more interesting as the night wears on.
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> Richard
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