There was light enough to see by, though not sufficient to distinguish things at a distance.

Adam's eyes sought the green light in the sky.

It was still in about the same place, but its surroundings were more visible.

It was now at the summit of what seemed to be a long white pole, near the top of which were two pendant white masses, like rudimentary arms or fins.

The green light, strangely enough, did not seem lessened by the surrounding starlight, but had a clearer effect and a deeper green.