Zemun Residents Panic Over Mysterious Light in the Sky: Rockets or Martian Invasion?
Have you ever looked up at the sky and thought, “Are rockets landing in my backyard?” Well, the residents of Zemun just experienced that! A mysterious light appeared in the sky, causing a real panic and a flood of comments on social media. But before you call the fire department or police, let’s clear up what’s really going on.
A Phenomenon That Scares, But Isn’t Paranormal
This unusual light is not an alien invasion or a secret military project. It’s the result of a routine launch of a Falcon 9 rocket by the American company SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk. This rocket carries a new batch of Starlink satellites into orbit, part of a project aiming to provide global internet access, even in the most remote parts of the planet.
Zemun residents watched in disbelief as the sky above their town suddenly started glowing with white and yellowish beams, resembling lightning or fireworks. Some were so scared they thought rockets were flying straight at them, causing a real panic.
What’s Actually Causing the Light?
Astronomers explain that the light is caused by the release of leftover fuel from the upper stages of the rocket after launch. In vacuum conditions, the combustible particles form a spiral shape which, when illuminated by sunlight, creates a striking light effect visible from Earth. Such phenomena are not rare and have been recorded worldwide, including in our region.
Two candidates for the source of this light are the Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg base in California and the Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral in Florida, both on July 16.
Starlink: Internet from the Sky or a Problem for Space’s Future?
Starlink is a mega-constellation of artificial satellites in low Earth orbit, working in coordination to provide fast broadband internet. There are currently over 6,000 active satellites, with plans to increase to 12,000 in the coming years.
Due to their number and reflectivity, the satellites can often be seen as a string of bright dots gliding across the sky, especially right after launch when they are not yet fully deployed to their designated orbits.
Launches are done using the Falcon 9 rocket, the first successful reusable launch system that can land back on Earth and be reused. While this technological feat is impressive, the growing number of satellites raises concerns about space debris and potential collisions.
How to Track These Sky Phenomena?
If you’re curious and want to track Starlink satellites live over Serbia, there are interactive maps showing the exact positions of satellites and when they will be visible over different parts of the country. So next time the sky lights up, you might not have to panic — just check where those satellites are!
Conclusion: The Sky Isn’t Falling, But Panic Is!
Zemun residents got a good reason to wonder what’s happening in the sky, but the truth is it’s just a technological spectacle bringing us the internet of the future. Still, there’s no denying these lights cause excitement, fear, and a bunch of hilarious social media comments.
So next time you see a strange light in the sky, remember — it might just be a Falcon 9 rocket carrying internet into space, not aliens invading us. Or maybe it is? Who knows!
What do you think about these sky light shows? Fascinating or frightening? Drop a comment, maybe together we’ll figure out if the next phenomenon is really from space or just another rocket launch!
