‘Drones’ reported flying over US capitol

[u/RukaIsBae]

“Observed from this location for 5 minutes, during which the light source remained almost entirely stationary."

A formation of potential "drones" was seen hovering stationary near the U.S. Capitol Building. The "drones" alternated colors and were noticeably brighter than the other aircraft visible in the sky during the video.

United States Capitol Police Public Information Office was contacted for further information."

[u/That_Cartoonist_6447]

I live by the Denver airport. Im not saying these are planes but if a plane is flying directly at you it will look exactly like that for a long time 

[u/Queefy-Leefy → u/That_Cartoonist_6447]

Its similar to a tornado in that regard. If it looks like its not moving, its coming directly at you.

[u/Dickincheeks → u/Queefy-Leefy]

that’s terrifying 😐

[u/dome-light → u/Dickincheeks]

Yes but critical to know at such a time

[u/Organic_Mechanic → u/Dickincheeks]

It's a perspective thing. Similarly, if you're looking right down a runway as a plane is about to land, it'll basically look stationary for a while (or otherwise very slow moving), despite moving directly towards you at 150-200mph.

It's for reasons just like this effect why some number of people think they can beat the train to the grade crossing, only to discover the hard way that they can't.

[u/newviruswhodis → u/Queefy-Leefy]

Or away from you.

[u/SpiffyBlizzard → u/Queefy-Leefy]

Ah yeah baby, the only 2 things us midwestern kids learned was this and to also not fuck with rattlesnakes

[u/Fitenite3456 → u/Queefy-Leefy]

Could it also be moving directly away from you?

[u/Kapper-WA → u/Queefy-Leefy]

Could be moving away, though...it's fine...everything's fine.

[u/schmielsVee → u/Queefy-Leefy]

Or away