First of all, I’m an idiot. Again. (Is this how Charly felt about 70% of the way through “Flowers For Algernon”?)
Yesterday I wrote about the LADEE launch which will be visible (weather permitting) from a good chunk of the US east coast. I just gave you the wrong date.
The LADEE launch is Friday, September 6th, at 23:27 (11:27 PM) EDT. (It is not on Saturday, September 7th at 11:21 PM.)
It will still be an exceptional opportunity to see a US spacecraft being launched to the moon.
If you’re anywhere in the area of Virginia’s eastern shore, there are public viewing sites that have been set up for a (relatively) up-close view of the launch.
There’s a great article here on viewing from various cities.
There are great maps and even more trajectory animations from various cities here.
It’s a great opportunity, if you get a chance, go see it. Just make sure that you check any information that I give you before you rely on it because I’m a freakin’ idiot.
I won’t be watching the launch live, since I live on the west coast. I’ll just be over here in my padded cell, watching football and being kept away from sharp objects…
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