MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) dispelled rumors that the mysterious glowing lights seen in some parts of the country late Tuesday were not unidentified flying objects (UFOs).
In a statement Wednesday, PhilSA said the lights were caused by the launch of China’s Long March 6A.
“The phenomenon is commonly called a space jellyfish which occurs when a rocket's exhaust plume, released at high altitudes, is directly illuminated by sunlight while observers on the ground remain in darkness,” the agency said.
