The Falcon 9 rocket, which lifted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base, took flight during evening twilight, when light from the recently set sun reflects off the exhaust plume of the rocket to create a spectacular effect that has been dubbed a " space jellyfish " by some observers.

SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites from its Falcon 9 rocket Monday, February 10 which can be seen above Southern California.

Los Angeles: SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket illuminated the skies over Southern California on Monday. The spectacular visuals were captured on camera and soon the video went viral on social media. The rocket reportedly soared into low-Earth orbit. It was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County.