Early risers across Florida and beyond may be treated to a glowing streak across the predawn sky this Thursday, when a SpaceX rocket lifts off from Cape Canaveral before sunrise.
The launch is scheduled for around 5:10 a.m., and observers should look low on the southeastern horizon for the best chance of spotting it.
Predawn launches tend to offer some of the most dramatic viewing conditions, since the rocket's exhaust plume catches the first faint light of the sun against a still-dark sky — a spectacle that requires nothing more than an alarm clock and a clear sightline.
No special equipment is needed, though stepping away from bright lights and giving your eyes a few minutes to adjust will help. A wide-open outdoor space with an unobstructed view toward the southeast is ideal.
This launch information was originally reported by WRAL.
