The rocket launched from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station during the afternoon hours, but it was already dark across Europe when it lifted off. As it zoomed across the sky to reach space, it produced a mesmerizing blue spiral that left many Europeans scratching their heads.

Stargazers across Europe saw a strange and mysterious blue spiral in the night sky that was likely caused by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket's launch.

A mysterious glowing spiral was spotted in the skies over several European countries, following a SpaceX rocket launch. According to the UK National Meteorological Service, the spiral was likely formed by the rocket’s exhaust interacting with the atmosphere.