Spot the International Space Station
Right now, there are humans living and working off the Earth on the International Space Station. They orbit our planet from 250 miles above every 90 minutes, which means the crew sees 16 sunrises and sunsets every day.
If youâre in the right place, at the right time, the space station is visible to the naked eye. It looks like a fast-moving plane, only much higher and traveling thousands of miles an hour faster. The fact that itâs the third brightest object in the sky makes it easier to spotâŠif you know when to look up.
Thatâs where we can help! Our Spot the Station site allows you to enter your location and find out when the space station will be flying overhead. You can even sign up to receive alerts that will send you email or text messages to let you know when and where to look up.
Why is the space station visible? It reflects the light of the Sun, the same reason we can see the Moon. However, unlike the Moon, the space station isnât bright enough to see during the day.
To find out when the space station is flying over your area, visit: http://spotthestation.nasa.gov/
Learn more about the International Space Station and the crew HERE.
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