[Scan-DC] Large Rocket Launch - Wallops Island - May 5, 2009

[Andrew Leyden]

Well hell.  It's grey and cloudy here but if it clears up by tonight  
you might want to head to somewhere with a good Eastern view (think  
the Western Shore of Maryland, Annapolis, etc) to catch a glimpse of a  
big Minatour rocket going up from Wallops Island, VA

http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2009/05/nasa-will-try-to-launch-a-rocket-in-virginia-tonight-watch-it-with-your-kids/

These things are pretty visible for quite a distance so if you want to  
do something cool with the kids it's an option (if--if--if it clears  
up tonight, and the current forecast is not looking good).  They put  
out some really bright flames and can be seen for about 800 miles.

Last minute updates here:  http://twitter.com/NASA_Wallops