SpaceX rocket launch causes stunning ‘jellyfish cloud’ visible off US east coast

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch on 13 October created a luminescent jellyfish cloud visible off the US east coast. Following the 6.33am ET Florida launch to the International Space Station, an expanding plume of fuel exhaust crystalised in the sky. According to Nasa, this phenomenon occurred as frozen particles reflected sunlight, resulting in a glowing display that spread for miles. The stunning pre-dawn event was captured in video, showcasing the unique atmospheric effect of the exhaust.