As reported

Triangle over Crofton, MD

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The report, as filed

The outline of a huge triangle appeared in the sky over the Crofton-Odenton, Md sky. I noticed it at approximately 9:09 am EST. The shape was visible for around 3 minutes.

Held as-reported from National UFO Reporting Center (record NUFORC #166845). Witness text is preserved verbatim, including its spelling; nothing is edited beyond formatting.

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