WATCH: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket soars into evening sky over San Diego

The rocket launched around at 8:40 p.m. and the spectacle had San Diegans looking up

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SpaceX says it launched 20 Starlink internet satellites from its Falcon 9 rocket just after sunset. The rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base near Santa Barbara.

SpaceX had another successful launch from Vandenberg, which could be seen across Southern California skies Tuesday night.

The Falcon 9 rocket blasted off at 8:40 p.m., carrying 20 Starlink internet satellites into orbit.

If you were looking outside, you may have seen the rocket's vapor trail illuminated against the dark sky. This is known as the twilight phenomenon and the conditions were just right for it.

“This is the fifth flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched USSF-62 and three Starlink missions. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, which will be stationed in the Pacific Ocean,” SpaceX said on their website.

Take a look at the rocket launch through San Diegan's eyes:

The SpaceX rocket launch was visible from Ocean Beach Tuesday night.
The rocket's trail was more vivid above San Diego Tuesday night due to weather conditions.
Kim DeCew captured the SpaceX rocket streaking across San Diego.
The rocket's trail was more vivid Tuesday night due to weather conditions. (Tamra Warner)
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