01 / 07

We live on a
spinning rock.

Every place on it gets a sunrise and a sunset.

02 / 07

At twilight,
your sky is dark…

The sun is just below your horizon.

03 / 07

…but 100 miles up,
it’s still day.

High enough, a rocket sees the sun over Earth’s curve.

04 / 07

The exhaust catches
the sun and blooms.

Air up there is millions of times thinner, so the plume balloons for miles.

05 / 07

Launch time + sun angle
+ distance = a forecast.

06 / 07

Grab the kids.
Call a friend.

It glows for a few minutes. Watch it together.

07 / 07

Space is huge.
This planet is rare.