What were those bright, shiny clouds in the sky? Here's the answer

What were those cool clouds in the sky?

Those up early for SpaceX's Thursday morning rocket launch may have noticed some unique clouds in the sky as the sun rose. They're called "noctilucent" clouds. FOX 35 meteorologist Brooks Garner explains what they are, how they form.

On Thursday morning, beautiful noctilucent clouds were spotted off the Florida Coast.

What are noctilucent clouds?

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These clouds, which have a shimmering silvery-blue color, are mainly made of ice crystals and form at altitudes of 50–70 miles above the Earth. Their unique appearance is attributed to the high altitude where they exist, which is typically devoid of the dust or other particles and water vapor needed for their formation.

The recent sighting of these clouds was triggered by the SpaceX Falcon