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NASA explains space jellyfish photos
NASA reveals how SpaceX launch creates viral 'space jellyfish' sky phenomenon.
In brief
NASA reveals how SpaceX launch creates viral 'space jellyfish' sky phenomenon. NASA explains that early morning sunlight backlights SpaceX rocket exhaust plumes to create visible 'space jellyfish' shapes in the sky. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
SpaceX launch creates viral sky phenomenon
A SpaceX CRS-35 cargo mission launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on October 13.
NASA explains 'space jellyfish' phenomenon
NASA describes the bright colored shape expanding from the rocket's launch path and hanging suspended for minutes.
15-second long exposure photograph
The photograph shows the rocket's exhaust plumes lighting up blue as sunlight rises behind clouds.
Visible from Washington DC
The sight was visible up to 800 miles from the launch site, including washington dc.
Early morning sunlight effect
Sunlight reaches earth's upper atmosphere before ground darkness ends, back lighting rocket exhaust plumes.
Space jellyfish science explained
Early morning sunlight makes rocket exhaust plumes visible like fireworks in the night sky.
At a glance
NASA explains that early morning sunlight backlights SpaceX rocket exhaust plumes to create visible 'space jellyfish' shapes in the sky.
