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  • 7 years ago
An unusual red Sun has been spotted above parts of Britain, as Hurricane Ophelia drags tropical air and dust from the Sahara. Social media users have posted many different theories as to what's causing the darkened skies, ranging from the coming apocalypse, a Star Wars sun or being part of the new Blade Runner.

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