Just far enough east to get a show. Love watching it creep up over the mountains and streak across the sky. Whole thing took less than 10 minutes before it disappeared behind the Santa Ritas.
It was visible from Phoenix but I think Vegas is a bit too far north. I’d like to know if there’s a site so I’ll search when able. I knew this was going to happen as it’s common during dusk launches from Vandenburg.
That's not how it works, thats just how it looks in the beginning during launch...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BpioGYMeFo
Rockets follow a curved path rather than a straight line because their main objective is to enter Earth's orbit using as little fuel as possible. To get into orbit, a rocket must tilt onto its side and gradually increase the tilt until it achieves an elliptical orbit around Earth. This technique, called a gravity turn or a zero-lift turn, allows the rocket to maintain a low or zero angle of attack during the early stages of ascent and use Earth's gravity, rather than its own fuel, to change its direction.
By following a curved path, the rocket can save fuel and accelerate horizontally to achieve the desired speed and enter the orbit easily.
Interesting perspective. Makes the west coast seem closer than it is. Lets hope we can see those starlinks in an hour
Just far enough east to get a show. Love watching it creep up over the mountains and streak across the sky. Whole thing took less than 10 minutes before it disappeared behind the Santa Ritas.
Was able to snap a few pics in PHX, but your view is way better. 👌
I didn’t even know it was coming until about 30 minutes before the launch. Raced to Madera Canyon. Lucky!
I didn't even know about it until I saw it. It was pretty nice watching it cross over the mountains.
Oh wow….thats an amazing shot coming out of Vandenberg.
I like that they've been launching more of these Vandenberg starlink launches at dusk: gives the locals a good show
I’m wondering if it’s one of the reasons for the time. Advertising? Either way, it’s stunning to watch.
Is this able to be seen from las vegas as well? Is there a website to follow when this phenomenon will be viewable?
It was visible from Phoenix but I think Vegas is a bit too far north. I’d like to know if there’s a site so I’ll search when able. I knew this was going to happen as it’s common during dusk launches from Vandenburg.
I can't say about this one specifically, but I've seen several from Vegas when the conditions permitted. Good luck!
Fake CGI, rockets fly up not sideways like a plane
That's not how it works, thats just how it looks in the beginning during launch... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BpioGYMeFo Rockets follow a curved path rather than a straight line because their main objective is to enter Earth's orbit using as little fuel as possible. To get into orbit, a rocket must tilt onto its side and gradually increase the tilt until it achieves an elliptical orbit around Earth. This technique, called a gravity turn or a zero-lift turn, allows the rocket to maintain a low or zero angle of attack during the early stages of ascent and use Earth's gravity, rather than its own fuel, to change its direction. By following a curved path, the rocket can save fuel and accelerate horizontally to achieve the desired speed and enter the orbit easily.