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Strange light in Norwegian sky sparks mystery
Daily Mail, UK
Thu December 10, 2009
The Norwegian Metrological Institute has received hundreds of phonecalls from confused observers but so far has been unable to identify its origin.
Some experts have speculated that the phenomenon might have been caused by a Russian rocket launch. However, the Russian embassy insists such claims are completely unfounded.
Neither meteorologists, astronomers, or the Armed Forces have offered a solution to the matter.
The light was captured by amateur photographer Jan Petter Jorgensen while he was on his way to work at a salmon factory.
"The light appeared for 2-3 minutes. I could not believe my eyes, and got the shivers and was quite shaken by it", Mr Jorgensen said.
Morten Kristiansen, who saw the light phenomena from Sortland in northern Norway, added: " A large ring appeared, and then spread out, sending a green beam down to earth, "says
Telegraph, UK
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