Can anyone help identify this sighting? My husband spotted something unusual in Phoenix, AZ, but we both can’t quite figure out what it was. It was moving quickly and high in the sky, leaving a trail behind it.
- Time: 6:48 PM MST
- Date: February 17
- Location: Phoenix, AZ
It sounds like what your husband saw could be a meteor or a comet, especially if it was moving quickly and leaving a trail. The time of day you mentioned, around dusk, makes it likely that it was visible against the evening sky. Another possibility is a high-flying aircraft with contrails. Sometimes, aircraft flying at high altitudes can create a visible trail as they move through the atmosphere.
If you want to identify it further, you could check if there were any astronomical events, like a meteor shower or satellite passes, reported in the Phoenix area around that date. Websites or apps that track satellites and other celestial events may provide some insight as well.