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PHOTOS: 'Space jellyfish' cloud spotted after SpaceX launch

Viewers all across the Tampa Bay area and the state of Florida saw a remarkable sight Friday morning. After a SpaceX launch, shortly after 5:30 a.m., its contrail was illuminated by sunlight creating a so-called “space jellyfish” effect.

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PHOTOS: 'Space jellyfish' cloud spotted after SpaceX launch

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Misha Sellars
Debbi Iverson
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Wendy Wark
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