SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Alert: February 18, 2025, at 6:06 PM (ET) from Cape Canaveral, Florida
We’ve observed that rocket launches, particularly those from SpaceX, often lead to a spike in sighting reports. This is to be expected, as the Falcon 9’s unique plume and stage separations can appear striking, especially during twilight hours.
To help minimize confusion, we kindly request that you:
- Verify your sighting before sharing. If your photo or video was captured around the time of the launch and resembles the Falcon 9’s trajectory or appearance, it’s likely not an unidentified flying object.
- Check the launch schedule at RocketLaunch.Live to confirm if your sighting coincides with any scheduled SpaceX or other rocket launches.
- Any posts or videos clearly showing the Falcon 9 or other known launches will be removed to keep our subreddit focused on authentic unexplained phenomena.
Upcoming Falcon 9 Launches:
- Wednesday, February 19, 04:01 PM (PT), Vandenberg SFB, California
- Friday, February 21, 06:31 AM (ET), Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida
- Wednesday, February 26, 07:17 PM (ET), Kennedy Space Center, Florida
- Thursday, February 27, 07:10 PM (PT), Vandenberg SFB, California
For more details on identifying space launches and their visual effects, please visit our Space Launches Wiki Page.
Thank you for the heads-up about the Falcon 9 launch today! It’s always exciting to follow SpaceX’s missions, but I completely understand the need to minimize confusion in the subreddit. I’ll make sure to double-check any sightings I come across. The information you’ve provided on upcoming launches is super helpful, too—I’ll keep that in mind for future reference. Looking forward to seeing the launch and appreciating the technology behind it! 🚀🌌