For skywatchers in Arizona, the space spectacle has only been postponed, not canceled. SpaceX's latest rocket launch, initially scheduled for Thursday evening, will now light up the western Arizona sky on Friday instead. The event, a Falcon 9 launch mission by the Elon Musk-led company, intends to carry 22 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Eager viewers should note that the liftoff has been rescheduled to 7:30 p.m., although there are backup opportunities that extend until 11:24 p.m., as undergoing preparations at the launch site seem to have dictated the slight delay.

Showcasing the detailed timing of the event, that the launch mission is a seasoned traveler; this is the 15th outing for the Falcon 9's initial stage booster, as reported by 12 News. The Arizona sky, often clear and vast, will serve as a natural observatory for the impressive engineering feat performed by SpaceX.

As usual with SpaceX launches, the rocket's first stage will put on quite the return show. After its journey into the heavens and the subsequent stage separation, the initial stage will aim for a precise landing on the "Of Course I Still Love You" droneship that is already stationed in the Pacific Ocean, awaiting the booster's descent, as per 12 News. These landings have become somewhat of a routine yet remain an essential part of SpaceX's cost-efficiency regime by recycling the spacecraft components.

Residents in Arizona eager to capture this moment are invited to share their pictures of the rocket with the wider community. While casting eyes to the sky on Friday evening, photographers amateur and professional alike could snag a snapshot of this moment in aerospace history. According to KVOA, people can become part of the event by sharing their perspectives and documenting the mission's bright passage through the starry firmament.