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Fireball over Scotland was '100 per cent a meteor, not space junk', experts conclude

THE mysterious fireball which was spotted by hundreds of people across Scotland and the UK on Wednesday night was a meteor, it has been confirmed.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2022

Saturn’s rings could be remains of moon that strayed too close, say scientists

Theory of inner satellite ripped apart by gas giant’s gravity 100-200m years ago also explains rings’ relative youth

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2022

Expert says fireball spotted over Ireland last night 'was not a meteor' and clears up details

Who likes space junk?

Irish Mirror · Sep 15, 2022

Astronomer reveals mystery behind 'fireball' spotted across Scotland's night sky

ASTRONOMERS examining the mysterious fireball which crossed Scotland’s night sky have said it is likely to have been space junk from Elon Musk’s…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2022

NASA will test Earth's defences by smashing spaceship into asteroid - and you can watch it LIVE

The collision will occur around 20 million miles away in a test of the planet's ability to defend itself

Wales Online · Sep 15, 2022

What would happen if a meteor hit Scotland as 'fireball' flashes over Edinburgh

According to the leading scientists based in asteroid projection, the most casualties from an asteroid impact won’t come from the impact itself, but the aftermath instead.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 15, 2022

Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: Space agencies and programmes

Test your science quotient with this quiz

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2022

When is the next meteor shower as Edinburgh residents spot 'fireball' in the sky

Edinburgh residents spotted sights of a fireball in the night sky that had a blue and green tail. If you missed here's all you need to know about the next meteor shower and when the best time is to see it.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 15, 2022

Residents in Dumbarton and the Vale stunned as "fireball" spotted in night sky

More than 200 people across the country reported seeing the mysterious light shooting across the sky.

Daily Record · Sep 15, 2022

What was the 'meteor' seen over Scotland and where did it land?

Almost 900 people have reported seeing an unidentified object zooming over the UK.

Daily Record · Sep 15, 2022