Fireballs sighted in sky

BHOPAL, APRIL 20. Multi-coloured fireworks in the sky were observed here last night, which could be a breaking piece of a comet, according to Education Officer at the local Science Centre, Mr. D. B. Raigaonkar.

The phenomenon, which began around 10-15 p.m., lasted for five to seven minutes, he told PTI today.It was also confirmed by the Nehru Planetarium in Mumbai. The planetarium director, Dr. J. J. Rawal, told PTI that four to five fireballs were observed in the constellation of Gemini.

Mr. Raigaonkar said the shining brightness of the moon was disrupted when an apparently burning object became visible and disappeared within minutes after moving at a high speed.

- PTI

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