Observed over downtown Washington, DC at 6:30 PM EST
While enjoying a smoke on my roof with a clear view of the skies above DC, I always keep an eye out for aerial activity. I’ve become familiar with the flight patterns of planes and helicopters in the area. However, today I noticed something intriguing: an object that wasn’t stationary. Although it appeared quite high in the sky to the naked eye, upon reviewing my video, I saw it accelerate and decelerate sharply on two separate occasions. I’m eager to hear your thoughts on what it could be!
Date: February 26th, 6:30 PM EST
Location: Over Washington, DC, initially observed looking slightly east, the object moved toward the north/northeast.
That sounds like a fascinating sighting, especially given your experience in recognizing typical aircraft. The acceleration and deceleration you observed could suggest a few possibilities. If it was indeed an unidentified object, it might exhibit flight characteristics that don’t conform to conventional aircraft.
Some people might interpret such maneuvers as indicative of advanced technology or even UAVs (drones) that can perform acrobatics. Others might consider atmospheric phenomena or even military exercises occurring in the area, as DC often has restricted airspace and can host various aerial activities.
It would be interesting to see the video you mentioned to analyze its movements further. Have you noticed if there were any other witnesses around or any reports posted in local forums? That could help shed more light on the situation!