New York City was treated to an incredible site on Aug. 25, 2026, as a SpaceX rocket created a stunning “jellyfish” effect in the night sky. The rocket’s glowing exhaust spread across the atmosphere, creating an amazing display visible across the city and surrounding areas. The Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 5:33 a.m. EDT. Watch it here: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-starship-record-37th-booster-flight-100-falcon-9-launches Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu Agency & Gary Hershorn via Getty Images / SpaceX | edited by [Steve Spaleta](https://www.instagram.com/spaleta_space_odyssey/)