A bright object that appeared in Cyprus skies yesterday evening was almost certainly an aircraft reflecting sunlight, not a meteor or rocket as some had speculated, according to the Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation (CSEO).
CSEO President George Danos told Phileleftheros there is a 95% certainty that the phenomenon observed across the island was caused by sunlight reflecting off an aircraft.
“The sun’s rays were illuminating the aircraft after sunset, which created this phenomenon,” Danos explained, addressing widespread speculation that had circulated online since the sighting.
The mysterious light prompted public interest after images and videos of the bright object spread across social media yesterday.
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The Cyprus Astronomy Organisation noted in a social media post that at approximately 18:00 yesterday, observers spotted a luminous object traversing the western sky over Nicosia, leaving behind a bright trail before disappearing.
Multiple witnesses across different locations on the island reported seeing the unusual aerial phenomenon, with many capturing images that were shared online.
