Chinese rocket creates glowing jellyfish illusion in the night sky

LocalSpace
11 Nov 2026 • 7:44 PM MYT
The Independent
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Chinese rocket creates glowing jellyfish illusion in the night sky

  • A jellyfish-shaped bright light seen over Sabah in northern Malaysia was confirmed by the Malaysian Space Agency to be from China's Long March 12 rocket launch.
  • The visual phenomenon, known as the space jellyfish effect, occurs when rocket exhaust gases expand at high altitudes and are illuminated by sunlight.
  • The Philippine Space Agency raised concerns that unburned rocket fragments could fall within its territorial waters, posing risks to ships, fishing boats and aircraft.
  • Malaysian authorities reported no local discoveries of rocket fragments so far but advised the public to report any suspected space debris immediately.
  • The Philippines warned the public not to approach or retrieve any fallen debris due to the potential danger of residual rocket fuel.

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