Early risers in Florida were treated to a gorgeous phenomenon in the sky. The launch of a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center interacted with the early morning air to create a “space jellyfish.”
That’s the name given to the colorful trail of light created when sunlight reflects off the exhaust of rocketship, creating long trails and halos that leave a lingering image similar to a marine jelly. The launch’s timing before sunrise threw the “jellyfish” effect into stark contrast in the still-dark sky.
Plenty of people took out their phones to record the strange and lovely sight. We’ve collected a few of our favorite views below.
Did Ron DeSantis seriously show up in Luke Skywalker boots??? pic.twitter.com/cbL80oyJHu— 🖕The Holy Fucking Church🖕 (@TheHolyFucking1) October 4, 2022If only Ron DeSantis had policies as fabulous as his boots. pic.twitter.com/9a0IPC4nJ2— and so we crumble (@literal_analogy) October 4, 2022Fentanyl has been the number one most consistent way to know when cops are bumping whatever they seize— Stochastic Ecosocialism 🐇🌱 (@NightwingPhD) March 29, 2022Fit check, be honest pic.twitter.com/wF7aDaWPDM— BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL (@edsbs) October 4, 2022pic.twitter.com/KpxQ7nU3ng— A Touch of Class (warfare) (@SeancePolitique) March 30, 2022Astonished to discover there is a job ol’ Ron might be worse at than “governor,” but “majorette” is it https://t.co/l6mTT8i8nf— UNTITLED GHOST GAME (@HollyAnderson) October 4, 2022World’s largest eight-year-old. https://t.co/gDwWFPfRUh— 𝔖𝔠𝔬𝔱𝔱 ℜ𝔲𝔰𝔰𝔢𝔩𝔩 (@pscottrussell) October 4, 2022pic.twitter.com/xXXvSTswti— kylie sparks 🖤🥂⚾️🏀 (@kyliesparks) March 30, 2022Toddler on his way to picture day at the farm https://t.co/Ywdd35qBdg— Salt Creek and Stadium (@SaltCreekBrews) October 4, 2022Owner of a Plumbing Company who’s never snaked a drain. https://t.co/oMDT8B1DY5— frattisimo (@FootbawFrat) October 4, 2022There’s no way this is a real show that’s been on for years.This was clearly made up 20 minutes ago by the Truman show producers who run my life https://t.co/CT4eO75M1k— Jeff Burnett (@burnettski92) December 13, 2022Oh. My. God.“If that bag rips, we’re all dead!”It would be so much funnier if it weren’t so insidious. Cops perpetuate these lies to justify more funding, imprisonment, and force in the racist drug war.Say it with me: THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS FENTANYL EXPOSURE. https://t.co/ZK9V7x1nUk— kevin nye (@kevinmnye1) December 13, 2022Ron DeSantis does not look like a happy camper. pic.twitter.com/mwnoJlxvHX— Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets) October 5, 2022Cue sad Charlie Brown song … https://t.co/CipBSksSs3— Biden-Harris: For the People 🇺🇦 (@Rick_H_CA) October 6, 2022do you really think that we will believe that fent is like an airborne pathogen?— the original Jorts (@DoctorHugePenis) March 30, 2022It looks like Biden took away his phone and said "No games until we're done. I need you to act like you care for once." https://t.co/lQV1xpkgOn— Natt 🏳️🌈 ♒ (@NattEp8S1) October 6, 2022Restore Trump’s account for 5 minutes, I’m begging you https://t.co/FWL9oUlD8X— ⱼₐₛ (@j_a155) October 4, 2022still needs the posture lines. https://t.co/GeYNH9yQG9— Tung Fu Rue McLanahan (@VicMRodriguez) October 6, 2022Not pictured: a Space X rocket. Credit: Adobe
