By Tim Binnall
A sizeable spiral that appeared in the night sky over Britain and parts of Europe sparked alien speculation among some awestruck observers, though the wondrous sight wound up having a terrestrial origin. The huge blue illumination was reportedly seen by countless witnesses on Monday night as it slowly formed overhead and vanished after a few minutes. Unsurprisingly, social media was soon flooded with photos and videos of the spellbinding spiral with many wondering if the eerie whirlpool of light was otherworldly in nature.
Fortunately, fears of an impending alien invasion were soon assuaged by authorities and scientists who indicated that the spiral was no cause for alarm. Specifically, it was explained that the weird whirlpool came from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that had taken to the sky earlier in the day. While such sights have become more commonplace with the increase in private space launches in recent years, much like Starlink satellites, they continue to befuddle those on the ground who have yet to get the proverbial memo about the source of the odd aerial scenes.