UPDATE: A FORMER Soviet satellite that burned up in the earth's atmosphere is thought to have been the bright burning light spotted by thousands across the East Coast last night.
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NASA projections showed the decommissioned satellite Molniya 3-53 had a trajectory right over Australia and was due to crash into the Pacific Ocean off the East Coast.
The satellite was reportedly sighted from the Central Coast to the Hunter Valley, Mid North Coast, and throughout South-East Queensland.
This is the only picture that has so far surfaced of the strange light that was seen over the Mid North Coast last night.
It lasted for approximately seven seconds in some locations with multiple reports to police of flares being let off around 6pm yesterday (Thursday) evening.
Did you see the light? What did you think it was?
Email your pics or video to luke.horton@fairfaxmedia.com.au
