STARGAZING - TRACKING ISS OVER YOUR HOME AND ASTROLOGICAL VIEWS IN TONIGHT'S SKY

How to Spot the Space Station from Your Backyard 
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

If you enjoy stargazing, check out HUBBLESITE - Tonight's Sky...
This site provides an astrological view of the sky for each month. You'll be able to view planets in the constellations, identify space objects and depictions of Greek gods and goddesses in the early evening, midnight or morning sky. This is an excellent website for backyard stargazers. 

Get the monthly video guide with the entire yearly YouTube presentations of Tonight's Sky 

Track the International Space Station (ISS) When It Flies Over Your Home...

Spot The Station - Get the free app by NASA - Johnson Space Center to predict the approximate time and location the International Space Station will fly over your home. NASA has compiled a massive list of sighting opportunities worldwide that allows you to search by your specific city when ISS will be visible for you to see with your eye. 

Did you know that the ISS travels at a speed of 17,150 miles per hour - while orbiting 250 miles above the Earth? Because of this, it is only visible for a few minutes, and circles the Earth once every 92 minutes. The best viewing times are at dust and dawn. 

How to View International Space Station without a telescope!" by WSAV3

1. Go to: https://www.nasa.gov/spot-the-station/ and enter your Country, State, and City (Example: United States - Arkansas - Little Rock). The site will tell you the exact timing and direction for tonight’s pass. Notice the sighting dates and times ISS is visible.

2. Look for both the direction and elevation it appears above the horizon, and track it until it reaches maximum height (shown in degrees). At this point, ISS disappears above the horizon. If this sighting is viewed at a low angle (say 10 degrees), you should position yourself at a higher point in in your city - away from trees or mountains where you can see the horizon. 

3. To determine if you have an adaquate viewing angle, extend your arm outward with a fist facing North of the horizon, the top of your fist will be about 10 degrees. If there is anything blocking your view, move to a higher elevation to view ISS. 

EarthSky Tonight - Get a Daily and Monthly Schedule of Celestial Events 
See what's happening each night through the end of each month. Watch the sky between dusk and nightfall and use the sky chart to find spectacular views. Never miss a  celestial event... https://earthsky.org/tonight/  

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