A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was visible in the sky above West Palm Beach on April 5, according to multiple residents who shared photos and videos online. The rocket, which was likely en route to or from a launch site, appeared as a bright streak moving across the sky just after sunset. Local social media groups quickly filled with posts from witnesses describing the sight. 'It was like a shooting star but much brighter and slower,' said one observer, who declined to be named. SpaceX does not operate launch facilities in Palm Beach County, but the company’s primary launch sites are located at Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center in Brevard County, about 60 miles east of West Palm Beach. The sighting has sparked curiosity among residents, many of whom are familiar with SpaceX’s frequent launches from the Space Coast. 'It’s not unusual to see rockets in the sky here,' said John Carter, a retired engineer living in West Palm Beach. 'But it’s always a reminder of how much activity there is down near the coast.' SpaceX has conducted over 100 launches since 2010, with the majority taking place from Brevard County. The company’s Falcon 9 rockets are known for their reusable first-stage boosters, which return to Earth after launch. While the rocket seen over West Palm Beach was not heading to a launch site, similar sightings are occasionally reported when rockets are returning to land or traveling between facilities. The Florida Space Coast remains a hub for space-related activity, with NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station located within the county. The sighting in West Palm Beach, though outside Brevard, highlights the visibility of SpaceX operations across the state.