![]() After all, if I wanted a close-up view, I could have watched a stream of the launch. While I don’t think it’s necessary, if you have some, bring them! I preferred watching most of the launch with my own two eyes. Should you bring binoculars to a night rocket launch? I stayed much longer than that though, since the exhaust fumes were still illuminated up above while the rest of the sky was still waiting for the sun to rise above the horizon. (And originally, it was meant to be a few days later.)īut from the moment the rocket launches to when it’s out of the atmosphere, you’re looking at about three minutes in which you can see the rocket soaring up. For example, the launch I watched was meant to be at 5:12 am, but was delayed to 5:42 am. Rocket launches are often delayed, as the launch is really dependent on lots of factors and conditions that have to be just right. That being said, check regularly and be aware that the date and time could (and likely will) change. There are several websites where you can find out when the launches are, although I personally used this one. But then you’ll miss out on seeing a rocket launch at night! That is, unless you’re only interested in the paid, close-up viewings they offer. ![]() If I didn’t look elsewhere, I would have missed that amazing night rocket launch! So I wouldn’t only use the Kennedy Space Center website to find out when rocket launches are. ![]() I was using the Kennedy Space Center to try to find this out, but that was a mistake. How do you find out when a rocket launch is happening? Just take a look at this picture below and see why I’m so happy I did a night-time launch. It happens when the rocket goes high enough to be in direct line of sight with the sun, illuminating the rocket and the exhaust fumes coming from it. And even with binoculars, it’s hard to make out the rocket in the darkness.īut the rocket is well-illuminated by lights before it launches, so you could definitely make out the rocket before takeoff, especially with good binoculars (see below).Īlso, because the sky is dark, the fire from the engines is more visible, and you can really appreciate the massive power of the rocket.Īnd finally, you get to see a really fascinating phenomenon, which I have a picture of below. True, it’s harder to take good pictures at night. My answer applies to any launches when the sun is below the horizon and the sky is dark.) There were still some stars in the sky at the time of the launch. (By the way, the launch I saw was at 5:42 am, about an hour before sunrise. In fact, I think a night launch is better than a day launch! But it was definitely worth watching a rocket launch at night. Especially since I drove all the way from Illinois to Florida to see the launch. Is it worth watching a rocket launch at night? Best accommodation for seeing a night rocket launch from Cape Canaveral.Can you see everything in the Kennedy Space Center in one day?.Best place to watch rocket launch from SL-39A at night.Should you bring binoculars to a night rocket launch?.How do you find out when a rocket launch is happening?.Is it worth watching a rocket launch at night?.Hopefully this guide on watching a rocket launch at night from Cape Canaveral, Florida will help any other first-time rocket launch spectators. And I’ll also answer all the questions I had before watching the launch-my very first! I’ll share where I chose to watch the launch, something I found hard to find. In this post, I’ll be sharing my experience watching a SpaceX launch (Falcon 9) from pad 39A just before dawn. ![]() The space center and beaches are closed, so some of the closest viewing areas are not an option. In fact, you can even pay extra on your admission to the Kennedy Space Center and access a viewing area where you can see the launch up close.īut if the rocket launch occurs at night, it’s not as easy to find a viewing area. And although I did manage to see one, due to reasons I’ll touch on later, I found myself frantically trying to find out where to watch a rocket launch from Cape Canaveral at night.Īnd it was really hard to find the best answer to that.ĭuring the day, there are tons of opportunities to watch the rocket launches, from parks to beaches to the Kennedy Space Center itself. While it wasn’t the only reason for my road trip from Chicago, seeing a rocket launch was the only reason this particular road trip led me down to Florida. Welcome back! Interested in journals designed for writers who travel? Check out there Voyage Scribe journals here !
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