(This story has been updated because the launch planned for July 25 was delayed.)
Who’s up for breakfast and a rocket launch? An early morning rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida initially planned for July 24, is now slated to lift off on Saturday.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is expected to deploy a payload of Starlink satellites in low-Earth orbit, a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory shows.
Though rockets launch in Florida from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center or Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, people beyond the area can sometimes see this phenomenon.
Weather permitting and depending on cloud cover, a rocket launch from Florida’s Space Coast can be visible as far north as Jacksonville Beach and Daytona Beach and as far south as West Palm Beach.
When there’s a launch window in the middle of the night or very early morning, there’s an opportunity for unique photos — the rocket lights up the dark sky and the contrail after makes for a great photo.
Below is more information about the SpaceX rocket launches in Florida and suggestions on where to watch them from Palm Beach County.
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When is the next SpaceX rocket launch from Florida? No earlier than Saturday, July 26: SpaceX Starlink 10-26
Where to see a Florida rocket launch in Palm Beach County: What does a West Palm Beach rocket launch view look like?
Weather permitting and depending on cloud cover, some rocket launches from the Space Coast can be visible in Palm Beach County.
When there’s a launch window in the middle of the night or very early morning, with a southeast trajectory, there’s an opportunity for unique photos. Some examples include United Launch Alliance’s Delta IV Heavy rocket launch and SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.
From Cape Canaveral, Florida, to West Palm Beach, Florida, it’s about 150 miles.
What the views look like: Rocket launches from Cape Canaveral spotted in West Palm Beach
Rocket launches from Cape Canaveral can often be seen from Palm Beach County, and it can be as easy as walking out of your house and looking north. Try to get away from any obstructions, such as trees, tall buildings, and bright lights. Obviously, cloud cover can also get in the way.
If the forecast is for clear skies and you want a better view, some good places to watch the rocket launch from Palm Beach County include:
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Early morning SpaceX rocket launch from Florida: Liftoff time, how to watch from Palm Beach
Reporting by Lianna Norman, Jennifer Sangalang, Rick Neale and Kimberly Miller, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Palm Beach Post
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