Here’s the harsh truth: you cannot see the rocket launch from your back garden in Manchester. Even if you climb a hill and squint. The UK is about 4,000 miles from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, and the Earth is a big, round git. You’d need a telescope the size of the Shard, and frankly, your neighbours would complain about the light pollution.
But cheer up—your sofa is the best seat in the house. The launch will be livestreamed on NASA TV, YouTube, and the official Artemis website. Set a reminder on your phone, or you’ll be asleep when the rocket goes “whoosh.”
