When Jeff Bezos' company Blue Origin launches its New Glenn rocket − for the first time − people way outside the Space Coast of Florida could possibly see it light up the sky.

Depending on cloud cover, Floridians (and visitors) as far as Pensacola, Jacksonville, Cape Coral and Miami could see Blue Origin's New Glenn as it roars into the sky from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Visibility from most of Florida is possible, according to Blue Origin, which is owned by the billionaire Bezos.

Below is information on Blue Origin, New Glenn, how to watch the launch and suggestions on where to watch if you're in the Space Coast area or close to it.

About Blue Origin New Glenn rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida

It's the maiden launch of Blue Origin's massive New Glenn rocket. From concept to potential launch, it's been years in the making. If the launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida , is successful, Blue Origin's 320-foot-tall New Glenn rocket will be certified to carry Department of Defense missions.

Cape Canaveral is an hour east of the Orlando theme parks. Depending on cloud cover, weather and visibility, people from Orlando, Daytona Beach to Cocoa Beach and Vero Beach might see a nice streak in the sky — given the proximity to NASA's Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The Space Coast of Florida includes 72 miles of coast, from Mims and Titusville to Melbourne and Grant-Valkaria.

If you're not near Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral or surrounding areas from Florida's Space Coast, you can still see Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket launch liftoff − virtually.

What time does Blue Origin New Glenn rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida?

Which cities can see Blue Origin New Glenn maiden rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida?

Blue Origin provided a helpful graphic (see below) that shows New Glenn's intended flight path and its launch visibility, posting it to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Jan. 11, 2025: "The New Glenn-1 launch may be visible to those throughout the regions below, weather permitting. Here’s when and where to look to the skies!"

The guidelines are estimates based on the graphic provided by Blue Origin.

What is New Glenn?

In September 2015, Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, joined by then-Florida Gov. Rick Scott, announced plans to build and launch New Glenn rockets on the Space Coast of Florida. The massive rocket successfully completed a hot-fire test in December 2024 and was set to launch in January 2025.

The company's YouTube bio sums it up: "We are building a road to space for the benefit of Earth, humanity’s blue origin. Our team is focused on radically reducing the cost of access to space and harnessing its vast resources while mobilizing future generations to realize this mission. Blue Origin builds reusable rocket engines, launch vehicles, in-space systems, and lunar landers."

When will Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin New Glenn rocket launch?

When it does happen, the launch will occur from Space Launch Complex-36, which will make for a spectacular sight from Brevard County's beaches. It's the only launchpad where people on the beach can watch the rocket from ignition to its climb into space.

As of Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, the next attempt to launch New Glenn from Cape Canaveral is at 1 a.m. EDT Thursday, Jan. 16, according to FLORIDA TODAY's rocket launch calendar for January 2025. There will be a three-hour launch window.

Launching from Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 36, the multi-stage New Glenn rocket is named for John Glenn. Blue Origin aims to land its New Glenn's first-stage booster on this first flight − on a seafaring platform named Jacklyn in honor of Jeff Bezos' mother .

Currently led by CEO Dave Limp, Blue Origin has already successfully launched and landed its single-stage New Shepard rocket multiple times in Texas. Named for Alan Shepard, that rocket has carried payloads and paying passengers on short suborbital rides to space.

How big is Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket? What does New Glenn look like compared to SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets?

A photo gallery attached to this story shows New Glenn from concept renderings dating back to 2016 to its attempted launches in January 2025.

Blue Origin's 320-foot-tall New Glenn rocket seeks to perform a fully operational mission. A graphic above compares New Glenn to the Saturn V and United Launch Alliance's powerful Delta IV Heavy rocket.

Can a rocket launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center or Cape Canaveral, Florida, be seen outside of Florida? Weather permitting and depending on cloud cover, yes. For example, readers have submitted photos or posted on social platforms pictures of Falcon Heavy , which is made up of three Falcon 9 rocket first stages, visible from Myrtle Beach.

Will it rain in Melbourne, Cocoa Beach or Cape Canaveral, Florida, today? Will weather cancel a rocket launch?

Shown is the National Weather Service-Melbourne radar, which shows conditions in real-time for the Space Coast and other parts of Florida.

How to watch Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket launch from Florida online? What's the website to watch Blue Origin New Glenn rocket liftoff?

During Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket launch attempt, tune in to floridatoday.com/space for USA TODAY Network's Space Team live coverage and updates on the New Glenn launch, starting about two hours before liftoff. You can download the free app for iPhone or Android or type floridatoday.com/space into your browser.

When and where: Full coverage of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch, including a live webcast with live tweets and updates, kicks off about two hours before the launch window opens, at floridatoday.com/space (you can type this on your browser on your phone). The interactive livestream will feature in-depth coverage. Ask our FLORIDA TODAY space team reporters Rick Neale and Brooke Edwards questions and strike up a conversation. You also can watch coverage via the FLORIDA TODAY app , which is available in the App Store or . FLORIDA TODAY is part of the USA TODAY Network.

Where to watch Blue Origin New Glenn rocket launch live near Cape Canaveral, Florida

In Florida, we can best see this historic moment in person if you're anywhere on the Space Coast (Brevard County ) or certain spots in the First Coast or Fun Coast (Volusia County ) or the Treasure Coast (Indian River County, St. Lucie County and Martin County ). Pro tip: If you do watch it in person, get to your viewing destination early and prepare to stay later after the launch because of heavy traffic.

Sangalang is a lead digital producer for USA TODAY Network-Florida. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram at @byjensangalang . Support local journalism. Consider subscribing to a Florida newspaper .