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SpaceX Falcon 9 launch creates rare 'space jellyfish' over East Coast
Original: See it: SpaceX Falcon 9 launch dazzles millions along the East Coast as rare 'space jellyfish' illuminates sky
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch lit up the sky along the US East Coast, producing a glowing 'space jellyfish' effect visible to millions of onlookers. The phenomenon occurs when rocket exhaust expands at high altitude around dusk or dawn. Photos and videos of the dazzling display circulated widely, with many sharing sightings along the eastern seaboard.
Why now: A visually striking rocket launch was widely visible across a densely populated region, prompting mass sharing of images.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 4 snapshots from 5 h ago to 1 h ago.
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- See it: SpaceX Falcon 9 launch dazzles millions along the East Coast as rare 'space jellyfish' illuminates sky · FOX Weather
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