[57eliduq]

You can see the rocket launch, if you look off to the east and do not have a lot of trees in the way. Find somewhere that has a clear view to the east. We have watched from our street between houses.

[Petersweeney]

If the weather is clear it’s probably going- the best spot is coco beach - parking is easy and usually free go to the pier and have a lobsta

[Homer49]

Most major launches from the Cape are live-streamed either by NASA or SpaceX or both. We usually set up a phone or iPad showing the livestream while sitting out front waiting to see if we can spot it - keeps you up on what's going on and when to squint hard to try to find it if daytime. There are several apps that will give you advance notice of launches (one was linked in a post above) and some of those will take you directly to a livestream.

NASA - YouTube

SpaceX - YouTube

[Jerry Leinsing]

Not much detail but still exciting. Follow the smoke trail and look half way between the end and the upper left edge of the photo. Zoom in and there is the rocket.
Tried to include photo but do not see any indication it was sent...sorry.

[Bilyclub]

There was a Delta IV Heavy or Atlas V launch late last year that stayed on a NE heading with the orange glow visible for a long time.

[Homer49]

Originally Posted by Bilyclub

There was a Delta IV Heavy or Atlas V launch late last year that stayed on a NE heading with the orange glow visible for a long time.

Launch trajectory is key for our viewing from here. If the launch is toward the east or south we don't see much, but a night-time launch toward the northeast can be really cool.

This website will have a trajectory map available a few days before most major launches. Flight Club In the upper right of the home page you'll see a link >>LAUNCH DATA<<. Poke around in there and you'll find a zoomable map showing the estimated trajectory for the launch.

From that site it looks like SpaceX "Crew 2" scheduled for the 22nd at 6:11am EDT will launch toward the northeast and might make a really nice show if the weather's clear enough.

[txfan]

The NASA TV broadcast begins at 2 am Eastern for the 6:11:46 am liftoff.

When astronauts are onboard, it’s a whole different feeling. Follow along here: NASA Live | NASA

The launch pad sits at 28.5 degrees latitude and the launch vehicle's guidance system targets 51.6, which is the orbital inclination of the International Space Station - Crew Dragon’s home for the next six months.

The launch window is instantaneous, so no waiting around for a delay. The backup launch time/date is 5:49 am Friday, then two days off and the next attempt would be the 26th and 27th.

Predawn launches are the best for longer visibility because the sun hasn’t risen for us on the ground, but shines on the rocket and plume brightly.

I believe sunrise is at 6:54 am.

Enjoy!

[jjombrello]

Yes, we've watched many launches from our front window of our home in Palo Alto. Have seen some spectacular shots, with the launch that took John Glenn into space the most awesome. It looked as if it came out of our neighbors back yard.

[Spike380]

The neatest part of living here is you get to see all the rockets go off. A lot like to go to Sumterr Landing Park and see it over the course, but we actually go outside on our front lawn and wait for the plumage from the engine. Night are the best but you can see great even during daytime!

[flflowers]

The launch window is instantaneous, so no waiting around for a delay. The backup launch time/date is 5:49 am Friday, then two days off and the next attempt would be the 26th and 27th.

Predawn launches are the best for longer visibility because the sun hasn’t risen for us on the ground, but shines on the rocket and plume brightly.

I believe sunrise is at 6:54 am.

Enjoy![/QUOTE]

a BONUS is there are meteor showers through April 26th and best viewing time is pre-dawn!!!

[Aacosner]

Moyer recreation center is a good viewing spot because it is elevated. I've watched two night launches on clear nights, and they were very impressive. Just look a bit south of east.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

If the rocket turns to the north at night it is a spectacular site. But if it goes east it's just a small light in the sky that eventually disappears.

During the day all you see is the contrail which is not much to look at.

[kathy1516]

Oh yes. Best viewing is in your living room with the TV on! Face East and you may or may not see a dot with a white trail if it’s clear during the day or nothing at night but a slight orange flame. Been in Florida half my life and unless you live on the east coast close to the beach, don’t expect much!