This photo was taken in Palm Springs during a launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Launches are often visible across the Coachella Valley, especially on clear evenings, when they can be seen in the western to southwestern sky as rockets climb into space.

Vandenberg Space Force Base offers a free Launch Alert messaging system—by email or text—to let you know when launches are scheduled. Sign up here:
https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDODSFVANDENBERG/signup/41755

Keep an eye on the sky—you might catch the next launch from your own backyard.