@WordsmithFL
Thank you. Can any of these launches be seen from the area of punta gorda? How much closer would a person need to be to see 'something?'
@BlueWatermelon775 It depends on many factors, starting with the weather. If you're clouded in, you might not see anything. It also depends on the trajectory; tonight's launch headed to the southeast.
About all I can suggest is to watch the live video feed, then when it launches step outside to see what you can see.
I'm about ten miles from the Cape pads, but it also depends on the clouds. I might be clouded out in Merritt Island but the Titusville people can see it just fine.
@BlueWatermelon775 When I used to do KSCVC launch commentary, people asked me that question all the time. I replied, "I'll let you know when it leaves the pad." There's no guarantee. This one was supposed to launch Saturday night, but SpaceX scrubbed, no reason given. About all you can do is monitor the various news feeds and hope for the best. (1/2)
@BlueWatermelon775 My advice is to make plans for a two-day trip and hope for the best. Spend the day at #KSCVC or the beach or one of the other local attractions. If it postpones, have something else to do.
Some launches have a long launch window. Starlinks have a four-hour launch window; they could delay due to weather and you have to wait.
This is why the novelty wore off for us long ago. We watch on TV then head out to the driveway once we see it leave the pad. (2/2)
@WordsmithFL I suppose it's weather dependent, but are these launches scrubbed very often? I'd love to see one but I'd hate to drive over for a scrub. I'm thinking february sometime. Thanks!