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SpaceX launch lights up DC-area sky with 'jellyfish' glow
Original: SpaceX launch creates 'jellyfish' sky glow across DMV early Tuesday
A SpaceX rocket launch early Tuesday created a striking 'jellyfish'-shaped glow visible across the DMV region — Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. Residents spotted the luminous cloud in the pre-dawn sky, a phenomenon caused by rocket exhaust reflecting sunlight at high altitude. Local media covered the unusual spectacle, which drew wide attention on social media.
Why now: An unusual and visually striking sky phenomenon visible to many residents prompted widespread attention and sharing.
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