Rocket Launch Causes Wondrous Spiral to Pass Through Aurora Over Alaska

Alaskan residents admiring the Northern Lights were taken by surprise when a rather sizeable spiral suddenly passed though the night sky. The wondrous event, which reportedly occurred a few hours after midnight this past Saturday, was spotted by both skywatchers observing the aurora borealis as well as bewildered witnesses who unexpectedly caught a glimpse of the curious 'light show.' Shortly thereafter, social media was flooded with photos and videos of the fantastic event with some wondering if the weird spiral could have been alien in nature. However, the mystery surrounding the strange shape was soon solved when it was determined to have had a terrestrial origin.

Check out a sampling of the many photos and videos taken of the spiral and learn more about what created it at the Coast to Coast AM website.