Strange glowing light seen in Nebraska

A lot of America saw something glowing in the night sky Tuesday.

August 13, 2025Updated: August 13, 2025
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

A lot of America saw something glowing in the night sky Tuesday.

Curious, concerned and confused, People started going to social media claiming to have seen a UFO.

Then came the experts to explain the situation.

According to Dillon Shrop on X the light might have been from Ariane 6 due to de-orbit burn which is the engine firing off to get back down to earth.

Ariane 6 is an European rocket for the European space agency which launched around 2:30 a.m. European summer time, or around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday night for Nebraskans

Though there is some speculation online about if it was the Vulcan Rocket in Florida which was along launched around the same time.

Either way, rest assured the weird light in the sky does not mean aliens are on their way. 

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