Unexplained Space Explosion Baffles Astronomers

Astronomers have discovered a luminous fast blue optical transient (LFBOT) explosion, nicknamed the Finch, in intergalactic space, far from any galaxy. LFBOTs were previously thought to only occur within galactic borders, leading to the belief that they were a type of massive supernova. However, the Finch's location challenges this hypothesis. LFBOTs are extremely bright and brief, at least 10 times brighter than a normal supernova, and are thought to be caused by a dying star's core collapsing into a neutron star or black hole. Another possibility is a collision between two neutron stars. Further research is needed to determine the true nature of LFBOTs.