High-speed moving objects seen in skies over southern Ethiopia
High-speed objects were spotted in southern and southeastern Ethiopia on Friday, possibly space debris or meteors. The Ethiopian Space Sciences Society is investigating the incident, which occurred around 7:30 p.m. the previous day. Meanwhile, Kenya Space Agency is examining a large metallic ring that fell in Makueni County on Dec. 30.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 09:42 | 10 January 2025
- Modified Date: 09:43 | 10 January 2025
High-speed moving objects were seen in the skies of southern and southeastern Ethiopia, the Ethiopian Space Sciences Society announced Friday.
The objects, reported to have been seen yesterday around 7:30 p.m., may be space debris or meteors, according to a statement by the organization.
"As we investigate the situation closely to determine the nature of the incident with certainty, we ask everyone to remain calm and assure them that we will provide updates as soon as we have more information," the statement said.
It comes as Kenya Space Agency continued to examine a huge metallic ring that fell in the country on Dec. 30.
A ring nearly 8 feet (2.4 meters) wide and weighing 1,100 pounds (around 453 kilograms) fell from the sky into Mukuku village in eastern Makueni County.
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