How and what time you can see the Space X rocket launch over Ireland tonight with astronauts headed for space

The clear skies will make for perfect viewing of the rocket tonight

The clear weather means Irish people should be able to see the NASA Space X rocket soaring across the skies tonight.

The historic mission is set to pass over Ireland between 9:40pm and 10pm tonight.

Luckily clear skies are forecast across the entire country today and tomorrow so tonight's viewing shouldn't be impeded.

However it will depend on weather across the Atlantic, after concerns yesterday that the mission could be cancelled due to unfavourable conditions.

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If all goes to plan, the Falcon 9 rocket will take off from launchpad 39A at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida and journey to the International Space Centre.

The mission is being touted as Elon Musk's biggest project yet, as the Space X founder looks to make history with its first-ever human flight.

The rocket is set to lift-off at around 4.33pm EDT (9.33pm BST).

If it all goes to plan, it means we could see the rocket flying over Ireland and the UK 15 minutes later, which will be around 9.45-9.50pm BST, reports the  Manchester Evening News.

NASA  had warned yesterday there is a chance of cancellation if the weather prevents take-off.

There was a 40% chance that the mission could be cancelled after the US Air Force 45th Weather Squadron predicted a 60% chance of unfavourable weather conditions.

However as night fell over the United States' eastern seaboard, planners were more optimistic.

Mr Musk tweeted a photo of the rocket framed by a stunning sunset the night before the mission.