Space Station Spotting

[tonyvid]

Eighteeteewhy said:

I'm new to this but I thought I saw it a around 7:00pm. I was watching it but then it seemed to disappear. Would this be it?

Yep, it does that at different places on each pass as it runs into the shadow of the Earth. Sometimes you can see it from one horizon to the other and it's way over central Europe in these conditions.

[Eric Mc]

It depends how long after sunset the pass occurs. If it is just after sunset, you will almost see it from horizon to horizon. If later, it will run into the earth's shadow part way through the pass.

[SystemParanoia]

thanks for the heads-up on the ISS android app

[silverthorn2151]

Some nice early morning (but not silly o'clock) passes coming up for those crisp and clear mornings. 6:13am tomorrow,. W to E for example.

[Eric Mc]

It always travels from west to east

[silverthorn2151]

Eric Mc said:

It always travels from west to east

Well yes, I know that. lol

I was trying to give a clue for the newcomer. As opposed to WWSW to ESESS (and they may, or may not be made up compass points)

The straight W to E are always my favourite.

[Eric Mc]

Fair enough. The thread is rather long these days so I'm sure people won't be going back to the beginning to check on basic spotting advice.

[silverthorn2151]

Excellent pass right over my house this morning. That, Saturn, 5 early planes going round the north east London marker for heathrow and an owl started the week off very well!

[Eric Mc]

Just missed this morning's pass. Had a look for the 8.52 pass but the sky was too bright by then.

[Eric Mc]

It's back for some decent evening passes. The first is at 18.06 this evening (i.e. just under half an hour).

Eric

[silverthorn2151]

Thanks for the reminder.

[patmahe]

Eric Mc said:

It's back for some decent evening passes. The first is at 18.06 this evening (i.e. just under half an hour).

Eric

Hi Eric,

Where are you getting your info on the sightings, I have an app but it says theres nothing expected at the moment

[silverthorn2151]

From heavens-above.com

http://www.heavens-above.com/PassSummary.aspx?sati...

That link should / may take you to the relevant table for the ISS viewed from Chingford in north east London.

You should explore the site though as there is lots to find. I trust there is no objection to the link. (on the assumption that it works)

[Eric Mc]

I's the site I've been using for a number of years.

Totally overcast the last few nights so no point in venturing out for a look.

[central]

Should be a decent pass tonight at around 7pm.

[Shuvi McTupya]

Just buzzing passed me in aberdeenshire, not a bad pass.

[RegMolehusband]

Right overhead in Shropshire. Nice clear sky.

[magpie215]

Brilliant...almost directly overhead.

[JonnyFive]

Very bright pass! Brilliant.

[central]

Thick cloud in Northants :/