Brittany Horn

The News Journal

NASA's Orbital ATK's Antares rocket launch – which was postponed until Monday night – may be visible from Delaware.

Those hoping to catch a glimpse of the rocket soaring into space should look south with a clear view of the horizon at about the scheduled launch time. Currently, NASA has the launch planned for 7:40 p.m. Monday from Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.

To best see it, check in with the countdown and launch online to time your viewing accurately.

Those in Delaware should expect to see the rocket – or what will likely look like a glowing orange ball – rising in the sky about 60 to 90 seconds after the launch if the weather is clear. Residents in Sussex County may see it sooner because of the arch of the Earth.

Monday night is forecast to be partly cloudy with a low around 61 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

The launch was postponed Sunday morning after a ground support equipment cable did not perform as expected during the prelaunch check, NASA said in a statement Sunday.

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No technical issues were discovered with the rocket or the onboard spacecraft, NASA said.

The rocket will carry almost 5,100 pounds of science and research, crew supplies and vehicle hardware to the orbital laboratory, which will support dozens of science and research investigations during Expeditions 49 and 50, NASA said. It's expected to arrive at the space station mid-week.

Contact Brittany Horn at (302) 324-2771 or bhorn@delawareonline.com. Follow her on Twitter at @brittanyhorn.