Visible supersonic shockwave around the Atlas V Rocket

[Frazer]

Solar Dynamics Observatory Launch, Feb 11, 2010 HD VERSION A sun dog is a prismatic bright spot in the sky caused by sun shining through ice crystals. The Atlas V rocket exceeded the speed of sound in this layer of ice crystals, making the shock wave visible from the ground. The announcer can be heard in the video saying, "The vehicle is now supersonic."

Magic moment @ 1:50

[Mobius1]

That is incredible!

[Antartis]

Nice! :)

[Krippz]

I live about 2 hours away from the launch center and get the opportunity to watch the launches (e.g. Shuttle, rocket launches).

[Prophet4no1]

That was pretty cool. The closet to that I ever witnessed in person was at the Blue Angles demo in Duluth, MN 2 years ago. It started to rain during the demo flight so they cut it short, but not before one of the solo's did a left to right transonic fly by. With the rain you could see the distinct white disc around the aircraft just aft of the middle of the fuselage. The only time I have ever seen that. I totally geeked out.

[Frazer]

Not the same but exciting as well, Blue Angels passes :)

 

 

[Frazer]

Another cool effect :)

 

[housefull]

Magic moment @ 1:50

 

This great video, thank you for sharing them. I will return to post the video on this forum and you'll find them great.

[erwin.zeez]

Yes indeed a great video:book: