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Falcon Heavy launch nebula is breathtaking

Kennedy Space Center, Fla. — The third launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy Rocket was absolutely beautiful to watch.

The rocket lit up the clear, starry, moonlit sky as it blasted into orbit.

But it was the side booster and center core booster separation that left viewers breathless!

App users tap HERE to see video of the nebula.

A launch nebula lit up the sky with what looked like colorful dancing clouds.

The nebula is actually a cluster of exhaust particles reflecting light from the rockets engines and the boosters back burn.

App users tap HERE to see a picture of the nebula.

The reflection moves as the rocket and boosters move creating a phenomenal show.

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