A dazzling light seen over parts of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Delhi-NCR around 1:20 am on September 19 was confirmed as satellite debris, not a meteor.
Astronomers revealed that the spectacle matched the re-entry of China’s Long March 3B rocket (CZ-3B R/B, ID 61188), which had been predicted to fall back to Earth the same day. The fragments burned brightly while entering the atmosphere, creating a glowing trail visible across cities including Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Jaipur, and Aligarh.
Nehru Planetarium in Delhi confirmed it was not a shooting star but disintegrating satellite debris. The American Meteor Society and Aerospace Corporation also backed this explanation.
The rare sight left residents stunned, with videos flooding social media before experts settled the debate.
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