Weekend Mars Rocket Could Produce Man-made Noctilucent Clouds

Space Weather News for May 4, 2018 http://spaceweather.com https://www.facebook.com/spaceweatherdotcom WEEKEND MARS ROCKET LAUNCH: NASA is about to do something it has never done before. On Saturday, May 5th, the space agency will attempt to launch a rocket to Mars from the west coast of the USA. Exhaust from the early-morning liftoff will produce a luminous plume over Southern California and a potential display of artificial noctilucent clouds visible from a wider area. Visit today's edition of Spaceweather.com for observing tips and more information about noctilucent rocket exhaust. PS. Happy Star Wars Day! May the 4th be with you.... Above: Mother's Day is next weekend! Support STEM research and atmospheric radiation monitoring by shopping for a gift from the Earth to Sky Calculus Store. Share Tweet Forward Copyright © 2018 Spaceweather.com, All rights reserved.