Mysterious lights hovering over South West explained

A mysterious bright object spotted in skies over the UK was likely the debris from an Elon Musk rocket, experts have said.

Residents in several locations across the South West saw the oddly shaped light overnight, describing it as "bright and silent".

The strange burst of light seen on Wednesday night surprised many people who questioned its origin.

Michał Pleśniak, speaking from Thornbury near Bristol, said: "I was walking back with the dogs when I saw something bright in the sky to the northwest from Wales. It was so bright and silent.

"I called my wife to bring the kids outside so they could also see it. They were so happy to witness that rare moment."

Another person, in Plymouth, said: "It was moving across the sky and had a

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