What's That Up in the Sky? We'll Be Able to See a Rocket Launch Tuesday

Photo: NASA/Patrick Black

By Greg Hambrick (Patch Staff)

We don’t get to see them often here in New Jersey, but you may be able to see a rocket streaking across the sky.

The Antares rocket is expected to launch at 6:22 p.m. Tuesday, according to NASA Twitter, at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility on the Virginia coast.

According to NASA, the launch should be visible to residents throughout the mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. A visibility map is available here.

NASA also has specific viewing maps for sites in New Jersey.

The Antares rocket will carry an Orbital Science cargo spacecraft heading to the International Space Station. On board: 5,000 pounds of supplies and experiments.

You can watch live coverage of the rocket launch prep beginning at noon on the Wallops Ustream.

The “What’s Up at Wallops” app will also help you find the precise direction to see the launch in your sky. It’s available for Android and iOS devices.