space jellyfish en · NOUN
Etymology
space + jellyfish. From having a jellyfish-like appearance, and being in the sky.
Meanings
- (informal, qualifier:space flight) An atmospheric phenomenon of the early morning or late evening, where the ground is in nighttime, but sunlight shines through the upper atmosphere, whereby rocket exhaust, the rocket plume, expanding in the upper atmosphere reflects light, creating a visual appearance similar to that of a jellyfish. It can result in reports of UFO sightings.
- (informal, qualifier:space flight) An atmospheric phenomenon of the moon-lit nighttime, whereby expanding rocket exhaust in the night sky reflects moonlight, creating the appearance similar to that of a jellyfish.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| space jellyfish | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| space jellyfishes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
UFO · unidentified flying object · alien · twilight phenomenon