(CNN) Asteroid? Balloon? Space junk?

Social media in Thailand lit up Monday morning as commuters posted photos and videos of a mystery fireball that briefly illuminated the Thai capital's sky.

The fireball was seen from various locations throughout the city during the morning rush hour. The object briefly flared up before dying out, streaking toward Earth.

Dashcam footage from across the city was uploaded to social media, some clearly showing the path of the object as it burns up in the clear blue morning sky.

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