SpaceX rocket launch causes stunning ‘jellyfish cloud’ visible off US east coast
Expanding plume of fuel exhaust crystalized in the sky and reflected sunlight off frozen particles after Florida launch
TL;DR
- A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch created a "jellyfish cloud" over Florida.
- The cloud was formed by expanding fuel exhaust crystallizing in the sky and reflecting sunlight.
- The spectacle was visible from Georgia to New York due to the rocket's trajectory.
- Nasa shared photos of the event on X, with sky watchers across multiple states submitting images.
- Another SpaceX Falcon 9 launch is scheduled for the following Monday, offering another opportunity to view the phenomenon.