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Glowing 'space jellyfish' lights up Alabama sky
Original: What caused the glowing 'space jellyfish' in Alabama’s sky?
Residents across Alabama spotted a glowing, jellyfish-shaped cloud in the night sky, prompting local news to explain its cause. The phenomenon is the result of a rocket launch, when exhaust from an ascending rocket expands at high altitude and reflects sunlight, creating a bright, expanding plume that can look like a glowing jellyfish.
Why now: The striking visual was visible to many people across the region, driving curiosity and searches for an explanation.
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