Friday 30 October 2026

Technology · United States · 15 d ago

SpaceX launch creates glowing jellyfish-shaped cloud in sky

Updated 15 d ago · First reported 7:54 pm ET · 4 outlets

Photo: The Guardian

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Summary by teebeenews AI from 2 of 4 articles · written 10:49 am ET

  • A SpaceX launch generated a visible cloud in the sky over the East Coast.
  • The cloud appeared in the shape of a jellyfish during the rocket's ascent.
  • Ice crystals formed from frozen water vapor trailed behind the rocket.
  • The event was observed before sunrise by families along the East Coast.
  • The phenomenon occurred as the rocket climbed into colder regions of the atmosphere.

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  1. First reported by ABC News WATCH: SpaceX launch spawns “jellyfish” cloud in sky before sunrise

  2. New York Post SpaceX Falcon 9 launch creates mesmerizing ‘space jellyfish’ in the sky

  3. NASA NASA’s Space X CRS-35 Launch Jellyfish

  4. The Guardian SpaceX rocket launch causes stunning ‘jellyfish cloud’ visible off US east coast

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