An Irish astronomy group is calling for help in tracing the origin of a huge explosion in the skies over the country on Thursday evening.Astronomy Ireland said it was currently investigating the explosion, which occurred at 2100 BST.
A spokesman said the most likely explanation was a space rock or satellite crashing into the atmosphere.
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