Take Advantage of the Shorter Days

The extra hours of darkness we have right now give us more opportunities to see the International Space Station as it orbits 386 (240 miles) above the planet.

No special equipment is required, and no work is required on our part – NASA has it all figured out for us.

To find the schedule for sightings in your area, click on the link below. On the top left of the page under ‘Sighting Opportunities’, choose your country, province/state, then your city. A schedule for your location for the next few weeks will be displayed.

From this schedule, look for dates/times where the duration listed is greater than 2 minutes, and the maximum elevation is greater than 45 degrees (since buildings will most likely be in the way otherwise). Then look for clear skies in the weather forecast.

Link to Space Station Sightings:  spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata/sightings/

Regardless of how often I do this, when I look in the approach direction that was listed on the schedule, then see the pinpoint of light appear and slowly move across the sky, I am amazed – every time.

Photo courtesy of  NASA

One response to “Take Advantage of the Shorter Days

  1. Thanks. i will look tonight.

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