RocketViewing guide · Melbourne, FL
Watching rocket launches from Melbourne, FL
Melbourne and the beaches around it sit ~50 km south of the Cape with unobstructed coastal views north. Practically every launch is clearly visible; night launches illuminate the coastline. Distances are approximate.
Nearest launch site
Cape Canaveral
Distance
~50 km south
Where to look
north
Next launches you could see
Rule of thumb: night and twilight launches are visible much farther away than daytime ones. Get a free push alert ~45 minutes before every liftoff, or subscribe to the calendar feed.
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