Huge 'sky explosion' investigated

[Nanfeishen]

An Irish astronomy group is calling for help in tracing the origin of a huge explosion in the skies over the country on Thursday evening.

Astronomy Ireland said it was currently investigating the explosion, which occurred at 2100 BST.

A spokesman said the most likely explanation was a space rock or satellite crashing into the atmosphere.

The group wants anyone who witnessed the event to contact its website at www.astronomy.ie

Astronomy Ireland chairman David Moore said: "So far, reports have been registered by residents in west Cork, Kerry, Cavan and as far north as Donegal, thus suggesting that this spectacular event may have been witnessed by people all over the country.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8239188.stm

I cant find anything more at the moment on this event, maybe something new will crop up in the days ahead, or it may turn out to be nothing.

 

[Nicky_G]

Superman Returns

 

[PeterCH]

Superman Returns

Aurora Borealis??? LOL

 

[Milano]

Any comment from AA Ireland?

 

[waynegohl]

sonic boom?

 

[PeterCH]

sonic boom?

I assume it was something people saw and not heard. A sonic boom is a short lived loud sound you hear as the plane breaks the sound barrier.

 

[DJ...]

sonic boom?

Ever been to Ireland? Nothing goes fast enough (apart from ale)...

 

[waynegohl]

ha ha ha , so does the Aurora Borealis also make a noise then?

 

[DJ...]

ha ha ha , so does the Aurora Borealis also make a noise then?

Depends. Is she hot?

 

[waynegohl]

some seem to think so but i reckon its a dude.

 

[DJ...]

some seem to think so but i reckon its a dude.

Oh I see. Then milano is the man to speak to about it...

 

[waynegohl]

maybe it was fireworks from a new pub that was opened?

 

[medicnick83]

The Decepticons are amassing!!!