Glowing 'UFO' Over Xi'an Turns Out to Be a Stunning Rocket Launch

Xi'an Residents Baffled by Glowing 'UFO' Sight: Rocket Launch Explained Xi'an, China - Residents of Xi'an, China, woke up Friday morning to an unusual sight: a bright, glowing object streaking across the pre-dawn sky. Videos and photos quickly circulated online, with many speculating about the possibility of a UFO sighting. However, authorities later confirmed that the mysterious object was the exhaust trail of a rocket launch. "It was incredible," said one Xi'an resident who captured the event on video. "It looked like something out of a science fiction movie." The video shows a long, luminous trail expanding across the sky, creating a breathtaking spectacle. According to experts, the low atmospheric pressure at the rocket's altitude allowed the exhaust trail to expand dramatically. This phenomenon, while not unheard of, is relatively rare and creates a visually stunning effect. The resulting display was so striking that it caused widespread confusion and excitement among residents. The incident serves as a reminder of the sometimes unexpected beauty of scientific events and the power of visual phenomena to capture the imagination. While initially mistaken for a UFO, the explanation highlights the fascinating science behind rocket launches and their atmospheric effects.