Video of Strange Light in the Sky Is Not from Turkey
The Claim
A video shows a strange light in Turkey before the recent Turkey-Syria earthquake.
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Social media users widely shared a video that allegedly shows a strange light in the sky of Turkey before the recent earthquake.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating claim and found it to be misleading. The video was shared online long before the earthquake and was allegedly taken in Kazakhstan.
Misbar’s team also found media articles reporting a similar incident from Kazakhstan.
The Kazinform news agency based in Kazakhstan published an article titled "Residents of Kazakhstan share beautiful photos of the launch from Baikonur," which features a collection of images and videos capturing the NASA Soyuz launch.
The Astana Times, a media and news company from Kazakhstan, published an article that corroborates the claims and showcases additional glimpses of the phenomenon.
Spectacular Jellyfish Effect Captured During NASA Soyuz Launch in Kazakhstan
On September 21, 2022, NASA conducted a successful launch of the Soyuz MS-22 manned spacecraft with the Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
During the launch, an amazing light and optical effect known as the "jellyfish effect" appeared in the evening sky, which was captured in a series of stunning photos and videos shared by the residents of Kazakhstan on social media.
The jellyfish effect is a visual phenomenon that occurs during the separation of the stages of the Soyuz launch vehicle. As the rocket stages fall away and drift apart, they create a bright and colorful burst of light that resembles the tentacles of a jellyfish. This breath-taking sight has become a popular spectacle for space enthusiasts and photographers alike.
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