Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

SpaceX Rocket Launch Plume over California

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 17, 2025 is “SpaceX Rocket Launch Plume over California,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Martin LaMontagne). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

Houses are seen on a street below the night sky. In the sky is a bright light plume that looks like the outline of a giant fish. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Martin LaMontagne Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s happened to the sky? Last Monday, the photogenic launch plume from a SpaceX rocket launch created quite a spectacle over parts of southern California and Arizona .”

— APOD editors, February 17, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 17, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Martin LaMontagne
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 135 words

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