Unexplained Cosmic Flash Baffles Astronomers

NASA's Hubble telescope has detected a mysterious burst of blue light in empty space, challenging previous theories about Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transients (LFBOTs). These rare explosions, which burn at extremely high temperatures, were previously believed to be caused by core-collapse supernovae. However, the latest observation, nicknamed "Finch," occurred 15,000 light years away from the nearest galaxy, making it unlikely for a supernova to travel that far. Scientists are now considering alternative explanations, such as black holes swallowing stars or the collision of rogue neutron stars. Further research is needed to determine the cause of these enigmatic flashes.