Tuesday Night's Rocket Launch and Full Moon: A Spectacular Celestial Event

Tuesday night offers the opportunity to witness the Antares rocket launch from Wallops in Virginia, with visibility in Southwestern Connecticut and most of Massachusetts shortly after. Additionally, a full moon, nicknamed the "Sturgeon" or "Corn" moon, will rise at 8:36 p.m. in Boston. The weather forecast for Wednesday and Thursday predicts beautiful conditions with highs in the 70s to around 80, gradually increasing humidity, and a chance of isolated showers late Thursday. Showers and thunderstorms are expected on Friday, with a possibility of lingering showers on Saturday. The following days will be dry with highs around 80, and next week's temperatures will briefly reach the mid-80s.