Rocket induced noctilucent clouds
Taken by Christopher Nolker on April 14, 2026 @
Cocoa Beach, Florida
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Camera Used: Google Pixel 7a
Exposure Time: 66673/1000000
Aperture: f/1.9
ISO: 4617
Date Taken: 2026:04:14 06:19:07
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I slept through the launch, but when I stepped outside at about 6:20 am I saw the luminescent clouds caused by a 5:33 am Falcon 9 launching a batch of Starlink satellites. Picture was taken with a Pixel 7a in normal photography mode. The clouds really are that bright. These are a semi regular occurrence here in Cocoa Beach due to the combination of clear skies at SpaceX launching Falcon 9 so frequently. The launch time lines up at the right time before sunrise a handful of times per year to produce those clouds that light up long before sunrise.
I have more pictures of this from previous events here in FL that I can send if interested.
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