Strange Object in the Sky Over Istanbul

Videos circulated on social media showing a bright beam crossing the sky of Istanbul, Turkey, on Friday evening, sparking great curiosity among Turks. Some believed the shining object, observed in several Turkish cities, could be a meteor, while others considered it a "rocket." A third group suggested it could be a satellite. Turkish media speculated that the beam, seen around 20:30 local time and detected from various areas, emanated from a meteor.