"Chinese Space Junk Creates Mysterious Light Show Over California"

Mysterious streaks of light seen over California were identified as remnants of Chinese space junk, specifically the orbital module of China’s Shenzhou 15 spacecraft, re-entering the Earth's atmosphere. The debris, which had been in orbit for over a year after a mission to China’s Tiangong space station, caused a dazzling light show visible from Sacramento to San Diego. Initially mistaken for a meteor shower or UFOs, the spectacle was ultimately attributed to the re-entry of the space debris, captivating residents and sparking widespread speculation.