Lafayette Meteorologist Explains Bizarre Light Seen Over Louisiana

(Lafayette, Louisiana) - A very strange "light" in the Louisiana sky caught the attention of many recently, and a local meteorologist, Rob Perillo, explained on social media what some may have seen.

The light you see in this photo posted by Mary-Grace Stapleton shows a white beam across the night sky, and, like so many across the state, she was left asking what she was seeing.

No, aliens were not visiting Louisiana for boudin or boiled crawfish, although I think they'd like it if they ever did come for it; the light was actually coming from a substance used during a rocket launch.

Our friend at KATC TV-3, Rob Perillo, explained that what Mary-Grace and others were seeing over Louisiana was actually called a "Methalox Comet."

What is Methalox

Rob explained that the "comet" was named because Methalox (liquid methane and liquid oxygen) was used to propel a rocket launched by China.

According to Rob's explanation on social media, Methalox is increasingly being used for rocket launches because it offers more benefits than traditional fuel.

The display you see in the photo here lasted for approximately ten minutes and was visible from as far away as Louisiana to Minnesota.

I anticipate we may see more and more of this type of "comet" as more countries and private companies move away from traditional rocket fuels.

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Keep your eyes open at night as you never know what you may see in the night sky, there's always something amazing sweeping across the night sky.

Here's a look at what was seen over portions of St. Landry Parish. Would you have freaked out had you seen this?