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Spectacular blue spiral light brightens up night sky, likely from Space X rocket
A stunning blue light likely caused by SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket fuel illuminated the night skies over Europe on Monday.
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An eerie spiral lit up the European skies. Here’s why it’s becoming more common - CNN
Rocket launches can create eerie patterns in the sky, from undulating bright-blue spirals to glowing “jellyfish” blobs. Here’s why they happen and how to spot them.
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Eerie Spiral Lights Up Night Sky in Wake of SpaceX Launch
Close-up view of the spiral. This strange phenomenon was caused by a SpaceX rocket launch. Bettina Begtoft "I noticed it at 2:02 a.m. local time," Begtoft told spaceweather.com.
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Large glowing spiral that captivated millions likely caused by SpaceX rocket launch - Yahoo
A large glowing spiral visible in the night sky on Monday is believed to have been caused by a SpaceX rocket launch in the US.
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SpaceX Rocket Launch Creates Glowing Spiral in the Night Sky for Europe
A spiral of light illuminating the night sky captivated observers in Britain and much of Europe on Monday. Its cause: a SpaceX rocket, experts said, after the glowing spectacle ignited widespread ...
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Strange blue spiral over Europe likely linked to SpaceX rocket launch - The Washington Post
As the rocket rose higher in the sky, a blue spiral became visible for several minutes to those on the night side of the Earth. The odd glow spun and grew larger until it finally faded away.
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Why Do Rockets Have Fins, And How Do They Affect Their Flight?
As you might have guessed, fins are used on rockets in order to keep them stable while in flight. At least in the case of model rockets and military ordinance.
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An eerie spiral lit up the European skies. Here’s why it’s becoming more common | CNN - CNN International
Rocket launches can create eerie patterns in the sky, from undulating bright-blue spirals to glowing “jellyfish” blobs. Here’s why they happen and how to spot them.
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Why Do Rockets Have Fins, And How Do They Affect Their Flight? - MSN
While in flight, the fins will help to naturally guide the rocket's trajectory back towards its original flight path and counteract external forces (like wind) that might push it in another direction.