I took it in Mendocino California on March 6 at 8:17 PM Pacific standard time. Is it a comet or something else? Any insights would be greatly appreciated. by Flimsy-Fold-2650
oculuis on April 1, 2026 3:31 am Most likely an artifact (*flare or ghosting*) from the bright lights surrounding you, reflecting off the interior of your camera: [https://exposuretherapy.ca/common-image-artifacts-in-photography-and-how-to-fix-them/](https://exposuretherapy.ca/common-image-artifacts-in-photography-and-how-to-fix-them/)
--Sovereign-- on April 1, 2026 4:11 am Ah yes, swamp gas from a weather balloon was trapped in a thermal pocket and reflected the light from Venus.
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Most likely an artifact (*flare or ghosting*) from the bright lights surrounding you, reflecting off the interior of your camera: [https://exposuretherapy.ca/common-image-artifacts-in-photography-and-how-to-fix-them/](https://exposuretherapy.ca/common-image-artifacts-in-photography-and-how-to-fix-them/)
A turkey in flight?
Internal reflection in the camera optical element stack.
Ah yes, swamp gas from a weather balloon was trapped in a thermal pocket and reflected the light from Venus.