Artemis II: No sonic booms, but Florida Space Coast will hear rocket's roar at launch

When Artemis II lifts off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rumble of the engines thrusting will be heard – and perhaps felt – by those closest to the launch pad, and as far away as Orlando. 

Those nearest Kennedy Space Center and along the Space Coast, such as Mims, Titusville, Satellite Beach, and Cape Canaveral, will likely hear the rumble from the engines.

Those further out, including Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Deltona, Lary Mary, Orlando, and south to Palm Bay, may hear some of the rumble, but it depends on a lot of factors, according to FOX 35 meteorologist Noah Bergren.

Will you be able to hear Artemis II launch? 

In the graphic above, the extent of the yellow would be about three-and-a-half minutes after launch to be heard. 

Will you be able to see Artemis II fly through the night sky into space?

Nearly all of Florida, including some of those who live in the Panhandle, and those in southern Georgia, may be able to see Artemis II lift off from Florida's Kennedy Space Center on its way towards the moon – the first moon mission in some 50 years.

What does +10, +20, +30 mean?

Those refer to the seconds after launch that those in each ring should be able to see Artemis in the sky.

The 40,000-foot limit

Once the rocket reaches 40,000 feet, it will be out of the visibility range, NASA said.