Watch: Strange light spotted over Roscommon skies
There was much speculation about whether it was an extraterrestrial presence. Pic: iStock
A strange light was spotted over Roscommon skies yesterday evening, Wednesday.
There were multiple reports of the aerial phenomenon, which moved from east to west across the country.
Footage and images shared on social media showed a large bright object with hazy light moving at speed.
There was much speculation about whether it was an extraterrestrial presence.
However, it’s thought that the peculiar light was caused by the launch of a SpaceX rocket dumping fuel.
As the rocket’s final booster detaches, it ejects any leftover fuel. This fuel then freezes instantly due to icy cold temperatures at that altitude. Light is then reflected off the frozen fuel, making it visible on Earth.
SpaceX is a private American aerospace and space transportation company founded by Elon Musk.
This video footage was taken yesterday evening over Castlerea:
