There must have been a haze layer made of ice crystals just above the trees, and a source of amber-colored light near you, OP.
ChairDippedInGold on
Was thinking maybe a sprite but likely a persistent meteor train (also called a smoke trail)
When a larger meteor enters the atmosphere, it can leave a glowing ionization trail or a smoke trail visible for a short time after the meteor has passed.
Mokarru on
It is the Grace, Tarnished, you must follow it
pragmatic84 on
Given the state of things, hopefully superman.
ArcticEngineer on
Can we add some rules that posters need to add more information such as time, location and direction of travel please?
devm251979 on
The Langoliers, my father warned me about them.
Seth0987 on
Could be a red sprite: Sprites or red sprites are large-scale electric discharges that occur in the mesosphere, high above thunderstorm clouds, or cumulonimbus, giving rise to a varied range of visual shapes flickering in the night sky. They are usually triggered by the discharges of positive lightning between an underlying thundercloud and the ground.
ViolentTowel on
Can I just say, the look of the trees in these pics makes me miss the forest a lot.
PraetorAudax on
Looks some sort of reentry or object bouncing from atmosphere.
nionvox on
You can try looking it up on the [Heavens Above](https://www.heavens-above.com) tracker, if it was a satellite it’ll show up there.
boycaut on
This was moving through the sky though, slowly but still moving then eventually after about 2 minutes not visible
Tomatology on
It reminds me of the [luminous effect](https://photos.app.goo.gl/CNb3i36fQeG4AJnx5) I spotted in germany march last year. The photo in thr link does not show it as detailed though and we got some severe light pollution from the city. I first thought someone shot a high power laser for meteorology measurements or something around.
egotesticles on
Steve wallis stealth camping on a shooting star.
vdcsX on
“You are he who must stand against the Other. The one whose coming was prophesied five thousand years ago. The red comet was your herald. You are the prince that was promised, and if you fail the world fails with you.^(“)
NaraFox257 on
Is there any reason this couldn’t be a small meteoroid?
whitemoon2772 on
Pretty sure it’s Gail Kings ego still flying around the planet.
Big_erk on
I’ve seen this phenomena before. I was driving across the great plains in Kansas at night. It looked exactly like this. I always assumed it was space junk burning up. Flew across the sky trailing flame. It was visible for a good 20-30 seconds.
Hushwater on
A meteor burned up that was flying towards you?
frix86 on
Maybe a rocket upper stage venting off extra fuel and it’s high enough to be catching sunlight. Sunlight passing through the atmosphere could be what is giving it the orange color, like a sunrise or sunset.
Kurkil on
Looks like you already got your answer so I’m gonna have to go with the Elden Ring logo to spice things up
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What was the local time? And the duration of the phenomenon?
There was a soyuz lander reentry earlier. Not sure if this is caused by it.
There is amber light on the trees are you sure it isn’t some reflection on the lens?
Is it a light pillar, maybe from a building nearby?
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It looks like a light pillar:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_pillar
There must have been a haze layer made of ice crystals just above the trees, and a source of amber-colored light near you, OP.
Was thinking maybe a sprite but likely a persistent meteor train (also called a smoke trail)
When a larger meteor enters the atmosphere, it can leave a glowing ionization trail or a smoke trail visible for a short time after the meteor has passed.
It is the Grace, Tarnished, you must follow it
Given the state of things, hopefully superman.
Can we add some rules that posters need to add more information such as time, location and direction of travel please?
The Langoliers, my father warned me about them.
Could be a red sprite: Sprites or red sprites are large-scale electric discharges that occur in the mesosphere, high above thunderstorm clouds, or cumulonimbus, giving rise to a varied range of visual shapes flickering in the night sky. They are usually triggered by the discharges of positive lightning between an underlying thundercloud and the ground.
Can I just say, the look of the trees in these pics makes me miss the forest a lot.
Looks some sort of reentry or object bouncing from atmosphere.
You can try looking it up on the [Heavens Above](https://www.heavens-above.com) tracker, if it was a satellite it’ll show up there.
This was moving through the sky though, slowly but still moving then eventually after about 2 minutes not visible
It reminds me of the [luminous effect](https://photos.app.goo.gl/CNb3i36fQeG4AJnx5) I spotted in germany march last year. The photo in thr link does not show it as detailed though and we got some severe light pollution from the city. I first thought someone shot a high power laser for meteorology measurements or something around.
Steve wallis stealth camping on a shooting star.
“You are he who must stand against the Other. The one whose coming was prophesied five thousand years ago. The red comet was your herald. You are the prince that was promised, and if you fail the world fails with you.^(“)
Is there any reason this couldn’t be a small meteoroid?
Pretty sure it’s Gail Kings ego still flying around the planet.
I’ve seen this phenomena before. I was driving across the great plains in Kansas at night. It looked exactly like this. I always assumed it was space junk burning up. Flew across the sky trailing flame. It was visible for a good 20-30 seconds.
A meteor burned up that was flying towards you?
Maybe a rocket upper stage venting off extra fuel and it’s high enough to be catching sunlight. Sunlight passing through the atmosphere could be what is giving it the orange color, like a sunrise or sunset.
Looks like you already got your answer so I’m gonna have to go with the Elden Ring logo to spice things up