Astronomers Study a Flash and a Bright Glow
A space explosion looked different from what researchers expected.
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Source: University of Rome Tor Vergata via Phys.org, 2026-10-29.
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How did the later glow differ from the flash, and what possible explanation do scientists give?
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The later glow became unusually bright even though the first flash seemed weak. Scientists think they may have seen the explosion from the side.
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