Glowing Objects in Sacramento Sky Likely ‘Space Debris,’ Astronomer Says

Several glowing objects were spotted streaking across the night sky over Sacramento, California, on Friday, March 17, video shows. Astronomer Jonathan McDowell said the bright lights were likely caused by a “Japanese inter-orbit communications system” that had burnt up during re entry to the atmosphere. Small debris may have reached the Yosemite area, local news reported.