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Launch from Vandenberg SFB was delayed until 2023 MST -- just moments before the end of astronomical twilight. This means the first few minutes were in shadow until it was high enough to catch the last bit of sunlight. Also, the trajectory was to the southwest keeping it low on the horizon.
Video is 1.3 second exposures until it drops below the horizon then 4 second exposures.
No red ionospheric glow was noted probably due to the brightness of the waxing Moon.
The constellation Orion can be seen above the launch plume.
Nikon D850, Tamron 35mm, f/1.8, 1.3 seconds.
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