SpaceX launch lights up East Coast sky with jellyfish-like glow
A rocket launch produced a glowing, jellyfish-shaped effect visible across Central Florida and much of the US East Coast. Skywatchers shared photos of the display.
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What happened
Early Tuesday morning, a SpaceX rocket launch created a glowing, jellyfish-shaped effect in the sky that people saw across Central Florida and the US East Coast. Many who saw it described it as a 'space jellyfish' and shared photos. Space.com later featured the image as its photo of the day.
Why it matters
The reports describe the display as a striking sight that wowed skywatchers. They do not state any further consequences.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 7:01 AM ET: Early Tuesday morning, a glowing jellyfish-like shape appeared in the sky over Central Florida after a SpaceX launch.
- Oct 13, 1:02 PM ET: Photos of the 'space jellyfish' spread, and the display was reported as visible throughout the US East Coast.
- Oct 14, 10:00 AM ET: The cosmic jellyfish was featured as the space photo of the day for Oct. 14, 2026.
Coverage
- Cosmic 'jellyfish' wows skywatchers after SpaceX launch | Space photo of the day for Oct. 14, 2026 (space.com)
- SpaceX rocket launch creates incredible 'space jellyfish' visible throughout US East Coast (photos) (space.com)
- PIN IT: SpaceX launch makes ‘space jellyfish’ effect in sky. Here’s the science behind it (clickorlando.com)
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