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It's generally fun to observe. When I've seen ISS, it has been around sunset. It is a readily discernible point of light, in my memory brighter than Venus and certainly brighter than any star, that moves from horizon to horizon in only about 4 minutes ("faster than a speeding plane"), even less time considering trees, buildings, and hills.

Because of the speed, it is helpful to know what place on the horizon the overpass will start at, in addition to the precise time.



It sounds like I should still be able to see it even in an urban area (e.g. San Francisco), is that correct?

I didn't know it passed by that quickly though. I guess I'll see how well NASA's texting service works out then.


Yes, I can see it from San Francisco with no problem!


Yes, I see it in LA without problem. Around sunset is best (I'm not up at sunrise ;-).




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