Glowing spiral 'likely from SpaceX rocket launch'

People across the UK reported sightings overnight

Left - A Space X rocket taking off, Right - a spiral phenomenon seen in the sky last night
Author: Oliver MorganPublished 25th Mar 2025
Last updated 25th Mar 2025

Did you see a strange, glowing cloud like spiral in the night sky over the UK last night?

Thousands took to social media to report the phenomenon, with some thinking it looked a bit like a UFO.

The Met Office has solved the mystery.

They think its likely it was caused by frozen exhaust smoke from Elon Musk's Space X Falon 9 Rocket.

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