Late-night rocket launch from Florida, see best places to watch liftoff Another rocket launch is set to take place from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on March 4, as the state gears up for spring break. SpaceX has scheduled a Falcon 9 rocket launch carrying 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit during the early morning hours of Wednesday. The event will occur from either NASA’s Kennedy Space Center near Merritt Island or the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Residents and visitors in Brevard County are typically positioned to witness the launch, though visibility depends on weather conditions and cloud cover. Rocket launches from Florida’s Space Coast can sometimes be seen as far north as Jacksonville Beach and as far south as West Palm Beach, depending on the trajectory. For those planning to watch in person, the USA TODAY Network’s Space Team offers virtual viewing options. However, physical locations along the Space Coast provide the most direct views. In Brevard County, the best vantage points vary by location. Along the Indian River in Titusville, viewers at Space View Park or Parrish Park should look east across the river. Further south, observers should direct their gaze northeast. Playalinda Beach and Canaveral National Seashore are the closest spots to Launch Pad 39A, with visibility to the south along the coastline. Some areas on the beach even offer a view of the launch pad itself. For those near the Indian River, the launch’s brightness may be visible from the water, but land-based locations generally provide clearer sightlines. The return of SpaceX rocket boosters to the launch pads is a notable sight in certain areas, adding to the spectacle. However, viewers are advised to follow local guidelines to avoid blocking traffic or restricted pathways.#starlink #falcon_9 #kennedy_space_center #cape_canaveral #spaceX
