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Originally Posted by ryoungs
I have been told it is possible to watch a Cape Canaveral rocket launch from here in The Villages. Is the launch site too far away from The Villages to watch the rocket going up? If not, can one of you suggest a good place to park my butt and watch that rocket?
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As others have said, just look a little south of east and you will see the spacecraft a few seconds after liftoff unless they are launching to the east or south. Any place with a good view east will work, although, we see them rise over our neighbor’s house. Binoculars or a telephoto lens will make it quite a sight! I prefer night launches. If you can drive to Coco beach to see and hear a launch it can be unforgettable. But, you have to be able to handle disappointed and delay as there are often ‘scrubs’ and delays. I hope to drive over for a Falcon Heavy launch later this year.