NASA
Mysterious Maybe Meteor Turns Out to Be Just Another Airplane Contrail
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day investigates a puzzling celestial streak, only to conclude it's a plane contrail, because the universe has a sense of humor.
2026-08-19
NASA
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