Florida rocket launches have been seen as far as Myrtle Beach, Georgia and New Jersey.
USA TODAY Network's Space Team will cover the launch, 90 minutes before liftoff, at floridatoday.com/space.
This Atlas V launch will see the rocket quickly propelled off the pad under the power of 5 solid rocket boosters — giving a great show to those watching.
ULA's Atlas V rocket should be visible for most of Florida pending weather and clouds.
A so Florida thing is coming up − and it's possible people can see it far beyond the Sunshine State .
United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket will launch from Cape Canaveral overnight Sunday, Dec. 14, with a window opening at 3:49 a.m. ET Monday, Dec. 15. A visibility map from ULA shows the trajectory and flight path (see below).
Depending on weather

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