CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch is a sight in and of itself. But combined with Friday morning’s sunrise, Central Floridians received an extra-special treat.
[PHOTOS: Out-of-this-world view]
For those who set their alarm clocks early to watch the launch, they were certainly rewarded with a magnificent view.
The trail from the rocket and clouds formed at one point what looked to be a heart.
For those who missed it, these photos will have to do.
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IN AWE!!! Watch as the rocket’s exhaust plume hits the sunlight! Beautiful!! pic.twitter.com/AovZwuPabY
— Mark Lehman (@MarkLehman6) June 29, 2018
LIFTOFF!! pic.twitter.com/iq4U94Ihmc
— Mark Lehman (@MarkLehman6) June 29, 2018