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swans
Consequently, what you would easily see with the naked eye is a Bright - Non-blinking Light, gliding in silence across the darkened sky.

Thank you for your interest in ISS!
And, thank you, Houston.

Swan

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JohnnyWishbone

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swans
Consequently, what you would easily see with the naked eye is a Bright - Non-blinking Light, gliding in silence across the darkened sky.

Thank you for your interest in ISS!
And, thank you, Houston.

Swan

Will I see detail with binoculars? I'm wondering if I'll have a problem putting them in my carry on.
Thank you for your immediate response. Johnny Wishbone

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swans
Good morning,
Thank you, Houston.

ISS should be stunning as she passes over the VIs during her next two visits before returning to early morning sighting opportunities this coming week.

Monday - Nov. 7th
@ 6:32 PM
A 6 min. run - Overhead
Arriving From the NNW and Departing To the SE (NNW to SE)

Wednesday - Nov. 9th
@ 6:14 PM
A 6 min. run - 40 degrees over the horizon
Arriving From the WNW and Departing To the SSE (WNW to SSE)

(Lily: To answer your questions re: speed and can the crew see details of Earth from ISS: At times ISS will seem to be moving faster (Overhead runs mainly) as compared to their sighting positions closer to and outward over the horizon - at more of a distance from our line of view, if you will. However, they are always moving at approximately 17,500 mph - the speed required to maintain orbit @ 210 to 250 miles above Earth.

Can they see us? With the technological advances of satellite systems available today and in the future, well...before waving to them, I'd probably remove the towel, too, after washing my hair....:as you said, "vanity always reigns supreme!"

"Give em' a wave!!!

Swan

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Hi, I'm going to be on STT from12/8 to 12/16. Does anyone know if the ISS will be overhead within those dates? Can it be seen with the naked eye? Thanks, Johnny

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swans
Good morning,

ISS will be visible as she passes over the VIs once again on:

Sun., Dec. 11th
Time: 6:52 PM
Path: Just about Overhead
Run Time: 4 minutes
Arriving from the SSW and Departing to the ENE (SSW to ENE)
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Tues. Dec. 13th
Time: 6:38 PM
Path: @ 40 degrees over the horizon
Run Time: 3 minutes
Arriving from the West and Departing to the NNE (W to NNE)

A crew of 3 are aboard after a successful launch of Russia's Soyuz TMA-22 on Nov. 13th from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The 3 previous crew members returned via Soyuz on Nov. 21st. With NASA's retirement of the Space Shuttle Program, Soyuz will be the transport system to and from the ISS Spacestation for crew members. Later this month, 3 additional crew - from NASA, Russia, and ESA - are scheduled to join ISS bringing the total aboard to six (6)

"Give em' a wave!"
Swan

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G'morning,
Thank you Houston.
ISS is coming back to wish all a great New Year...

Wed., Jan 4th
Time: 7:00 PM
A 3 min. run @ 35 degrees over the horizon
Arriving from the NNW and departing to the NE

Thurs., Jan. 5th
Time: 7:40 PM
A 4 min. run @ 21 degrees over the horizon
Arriving from the WNW and Departing to the SSW

Fri., Jan. 6th
Time: 6:42 PM
A 6 min. run - Overhead
Arriving from the NW and Departing to the SSE

Six crew are now aboard following the launch last week of the Soyuz by Arianspace - Arianespace launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan; Arianespace European Space Port is located in Kourou, French Guiana and has the capability of launching on demand the Ariane-5 (Heavy weight capability), Soyuz (Medium weight capability), and Vega (Light weight capability) Rockets.

Thank you for your interest in ISS. - "Give em' a wave!"
Swan

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DixieChick
i saw it tonight!!!!! the first time. first we were looking at jupiter thinking that was it. only it didnt move. then saw the SS. WOW so neat
thanks for the info. will be sure to look on the return flight

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now i want a ride [on the ISS]