See International Space Station Fly Over Tonight

The International Space Station has become big enough now, that it can be seen periodically flying over our region.   For the next few days, there are some good opportunities to see it.

Tonight (Friday) is a good opportunity to see it because it will be bright and the weather forecast is for clear skies.  

You can see many satellites pass over in the evening because the sun has gone down for us, but not for the satellite, so it is still reflecting sun.  You can tell the difference between a satellite and an airplane, because the satellite has no blinking lights or sound.  In the case of the ISS, some passes are so bright, that there is no mistaking it for an airplane.

Fridays Pass

• Rises: 08:52:27 in the NNW (in Belmont that would toward the intersection of Belmont Ridge and Hwy 7)
• Maximum elevation: 51 degrees (90 degrees is the top center of the sky)
• Set time: 08:54:52pm

There are other passes for the rest of the week, some are better than others.  You can go to Spaceweather Flybys for more information!

-contributed by Katie Ayres