"Enigmatic Blue Spiral Mystifies Skywatchers Amid Northern Lights"

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A mysterious blue spiral that appeared in the Northern Lights was actually caused by SpaceX's rocket venting unneeded fuel during its descent into the ocean, freezing and crystallizing in the shape of a spiral illuminated by the sun. This phenomenon has been captured by photographers in Iceland and Norway, and is a routine by-product of SpaceX operations. The next predicted occurrence of this spiral is expected during SpaceX's Transporter-12 mission in October, potentially coinciding with auroras and meteor showers.
Topics:science#astronomical-events#northern-lights#rocket-fuel#science-and-technology#spacex#spiral-phenomenon
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