Space jellyfish alert! The Bandwagon-5 rocket launch from Florida on October 19, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT could produce a space jellyfish. This occurs when a rocket and its expanding exhaust plumes are illuminated by the sun and observers are in local darkness. NOTE: This rare and unique trajectory is modeled as a best-guess estimate. This prediction may be inaccurate for distant viewers. The rocket will enter sunlight 02m55s after launch. Viewing locations, peak elevation while rocket is lit by the sun, and approximate viewing direction: 🟢 Nassau • 66° • NE 🟢 Jacksonville • 28° • SE 🟢 Havana • 25° • ENE 🟢 Charlotte • 14° • SSE 🟡 Virginia Beach • 13° • S 🟡 Kingston • 30° • NE 🟡 Nashville • 7° • SE 🔴 Panama City • 8° • NNE 🔴 Columbus, OH • 5° • SSE 🔴 Managua • 5° • NE 🔴 New Orleans • 9° • ESE 🔴 Mérida • 8° • ENE 🔴 New York • 6° • S 🔴 Providenciales • 77° • NE See a detailed prediction for your location: jellyfish.johnkrausphotos.co… Information as of 2026-10-17 20:04 UTC. Weather pending. Forecast does not model cloud cover or atmospheric conditions.