The Brief
- A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket created a glowing “jellyfish” effect in the sky after a satellite launch from California.
- The spectacle was visible across a large area, with sightings reported from Los Angeles to Phoenix.
- The phenomenon happens when a rocket’s exhaust plume is illuminated by the sun just after sunset or before sunrise.
LOS ANGELES – Did you see it?
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket created a stunning and rare “jellyfish” effect in the sky Sunday.
The phenomenon was visible across parts of the western U.S.from Los Angeles to Phoenix, as the rocket ascended through the upper atmosphere.…