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Seeing strange lights in the sky fills people with terror. Sure, it might not be a UFO, but seeing bizarre lights isn’t usually a good sign. From what movies tell us, it usually means that something bad is about to happen.

Well, residents in Los Angeles saw a bright light moving through the sky over the weekend. Panic immediately ensued. People started speculating about what it could mean just as quickly as it appeared.

Is this a UFO, a meteor, or something a little more nefarious?

Can someone explain what this bright light over LA’s sky is? @ABC7 pic.twitter.com/Rddvjnf9Tt

— Mayde Gomez (@ABC7Mayde) November 8, 2015

Military officials say that it was just an unarmed missile test, and that the whole thing went according to plan. This explanation hasn’t convinced conspiracy theorists, though.

whatever just happened over the sky in Los Angeles… here it is. pic.twitter.com/JE5Z9lpyDg

— Koi Fresco (@koifresco) November 8, 2015

Even celebrities have their reservations! Judging by the look of these tweets, they’re sufficiently freaked out, too.

Kendall and I are spazzing out!!!!!! #UFO

— Khloé (@khloekardashian) November 8, 2015

Khloe and I are freaking out right now over this UFO situation

— Kendall Jenner (@KendallJenner) November 8, 2015

California coast. DID. ANYONE. ELSE. JUST. SEE. THAT. #ufo

— josh groban (@joshgroban) November 8, 2015

(via Elite Daily / CNN)

Apparently, the light was from a missile test off of the USS Kentucky, but some people still believe that it was something more malevolent. I can’t say that I blame them. This is exactly how the government would react if they were trying to cover up an alien invasion!

Halloween is a time for spooky thrills and scary chills. It’s the time of year for monsters, goblins, and ghouls to take aim at our psyches and make us lose precious hours of sleep.

But if you aren’t exactly freaked out by ghosts or vampires, maybe this will send a chill down your spine. Apparently, there are two very large asteroids headed our way, and they’re scheduled to pass by Earth just days before Halloween.

They’re coming right at us!

Wikipedia

Well, not exactly. On October 29, an asteroid called 2009 FD is supposed to pass Earth at a distance of 6,194,000 kilometers. The second asteroid, 2015 TB145, is set to pass on Halloween, and it’s roughly 320 meters wide. No need to fret, though, because these asteroids won’t come close enough to our precious planet to cause any issues.

(via If I Science)

I guess people will just have to settle for scary movies if they want to be frightened this year. These asteroids seem like they’re nothing to worry about. Let’s just hope that they stay on their courses.

The idea of being in space and journeying into the stars seems to fascinate most people, so when NASA starts a space mission, everyone tunes in. Perhaps the most famous are the Apollo missions, which ran from 1968 to 1972. They made history by putting man on the moon.

What people might not know is that all of the Apollo vessels were equipped with modified Hasselblad cameras. Over the course of the missions, these cameras snapped thousands of photos, capturing nearly every moment. Earlier this month, NASA released these photos to the public, and they’re breathtaking.

Apollo 7

Flickr / Project Apollo Archive

This was the first manned test flight, which took place in 1968.

Flickr / Project Apollo Archive

Apollo 8

Flickr / Project Apollo Archive

Flickr / Project Apollo Archive

Flickr / Project Apollo Archive

Flickr / Project Apollo Archive

The photos capture just about everything, including the spacecraft, the crew, the surface of the moon, and, of course, a few humbling and inspiring images of our home planet from space. While not every photo is perfectly shot, the candid, blurry pictures make the missions feel more intimate, and far more human.

The film has yielded more than 10,000 photos in all. You can see each and every one of them on Project Apollo Archive’s Flickr account, as well as on Facebook and Instagram. You can also learn more about the project on its official website.

If you got the chance to spend a year in space, would you go on Facebook every day? If that sounds like a frivolous pastime in the face of our universe’s majesty, think about it this way: social media sites like Facebook would allow you to share that beauty with thousands of people. It would give viewers the chance to be a part of something much larger than themselves.

That’s what astronaut Scott Kelly is doing over the course of his year-long space adventure. When he’s not doing his other astronaut duties, the commander captures breathtaking views of our little planet. From these heights, Earth’s geography becomes a series of stunningly abstract compositions.

What These People Spotted In The Sky Over The Weekend Has Everyone Freaking Out

Is this a UFO, a meteor, or something a little more nefarious?

Military officials say that it was just an unarmed missile test, and that the whole thing went according to plan. This explanation hasn’t convinced conspiracy theorists, though.

Even celebrities have their reservations! Judging by the look of these tweets, they’re sufficiently freaked out, too.

If Horror Movies Don't Scare You, These Halloween Asteroids Might

They’re coming right at us!

These Photos From The Apollo Missions Have Been Released, And They're Stunning

Apollo 7

Apollo 8

Apollo 11

Apollo 12

Apollo 13

A Year In Space And A Facebook Page Make For Some Very Interesting Photo Uploads

You can’t help but be in awe of our planet’s beauty and diversity.

“Earth’s gone green today! Good morning from the International Space Station, where every day is Earth Day!”

“I’ve never heard of Moa, Cuba, but it’s a very colorful place.”

“Hopefully, this is pollen or algae and not something man-made.”

This striking patchwork landscape was seen on a beach in Mexico.

His fans also have a good time in the comments section trying to figure out what they’re looking at!

“Its Greek name is Red Sea, and in Egypt, it’s Green Space, but to me, it looks very blue.”

“Since we don’t have much green up here, the green of this desert is even more appealing.”

“Looks like Earth replicated Michelangelo’s famous fresco.”

“Grainy, veiny, but mainly amazing.”

“Earth rocks! Let’s protect it.”

“Great Lakes. You are a great masterpiece.”

“This butterfly caught my eye while flying high above the Gulf of Mexico.”

He Was Having A Normal Day...Until Something Crashed Through His Roof

The engine is thought to have come from a craft that recently launched a satellite into orbit.

According to U.K. publication SinoDefense, “Debris fell into a house after [the shuttle’s] launch yesterday.”

Oddly enough, this wasn’t the only incident.

A Boring Ceiling Fan Gets A Far-Out Makeover Thanks To Some Spray Paint

The fan was a plain white, so no base coat was needed.

First, the blades got a layer of black paint.

Here’s the first coat.

Then, some blue and purple swirls were added for a spacey effect.

Now for the stars.

Here’s a close-up.

Unfortunately, she forgot to cover the whole blade, so there was some spillover.

And that resulted in a visible line.

Live and learn! The white edges were cleaned up with some more dark paint.

All better!

The hardware had to be painted, too.

Finally, the fan was reassembled.

The lamp also got a makeover, and was painted from the inside.

At last, it all came together.

It looks like Henry likes it!

Spray paint can be used for just about anything in home decor projects:

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