International Space Station, Space X Falcon Launch May Be Visible From New Jersey Tuesday Morning

New Jersey residents who are up early Tuesday morning may have an opportunity to catch two space-related events within minutes of each other, including a possible sighting of the International Space Station and a SpaceX rocket launch from Florida.

According to NASA, the International Space Station could be visible at approximately 6:33 a.m. EDT, appearing as a bright, steady light moving across the southern and then eastern sky.

At roughly the same time, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to lift off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, heading northeast along the East Coast on a resupply mission to the International Space Station.

The rocket is expected to carry scientific supplies and fresh fruit for the astronauts aboard the orbiting laboratory.

Skywatchers may have an additional spectacle to look for several minutes after liftoff. If conditions cooperate, the rising sun could illuminate the rocket’s expanding exhaust plume while the ground remains in twilight, creating a glowing, iridescent display sometimes described as a “space jellyfish.”

The effect could be visible across portions of the East Coast, including most of New Jersey, depending on the launch trajectory, atmospheric conditions and local viewing conditions.

Residents hoping to catch the events should find a location with a clear view toward the east or southeast. Clouds, haze and other obstructions could limit visibility.

A live webcast of the latest mission will begin about 20 minutes prior to liftoff, and can be viewed here.

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Eli Grickmeyer
2 hours ago

אשר על כן?

TheConsultant
2 hours ago

SpaceX has launched 10% of all succesful orbital rocket launches.


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