Gary, Do you know if anything else was launched, or returning earlier this week? We always hear the atmospheric "boom" and I could have sworn I heard one a few days ago.

Ok, Gary...I am going to check it out and see if we can see it here!  Thanks, I missed that one...

Lisa - Could have been the shuttle landing a few days ago. It always make one heck of a boom...

Midori - The skies did light up but not as brightly as a night shuttle launch. I still like to watch the launches.

Thanks for the comments, "Ladies of the North!" - north of me...

Night launches are fabulous ! I used to live in Sebastian, Fl and friends and I would go to the Cocoa Beach peer it is a site you will never forget !

Gary:  I remember when my son lived in Cocoa Beach, we saw a launching from his condo..........it was just awesome.

Melissa - Thanks for the commen . Yeah, the pier is a great location although the traffic can be a hassle.

Dianne - Night launches are nice...especially the shuttle!

I've never seen a night launch, but I've wanted to.  I just didn't want to drive all the way across the state with the possiblity of a scrubbed launch which happens all too often.

By the way, thanks for commenting on Socrates' Advice on How to Handle Negative People

Dan - I understand that drive only to have the launch scrubbed. Even locals get a little frustrated sometimes.