Another SpaceX Launch at Sunset

Paul Rydell

Mar 19, 2024 • 1 min read

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We watched the launch on March 18, 2024 from Salt Creek Beach. There was a rainstorm about 90 minutes before but everything cleared up nicely and there was a great sunset. The launch time was 7:28pm. 27 minutes after sunset. We could see the 1st stage burn really well and then the illuminated plume was quite bright.

Through the binoculars we could see a few bright lights trailing the rocket. The Internet says that was the first stage returning and the fairings.

After the sunset the plume was still illuminated for a great effect.

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