Space Coast residents will have a great opportunity to see the International Space Station flying overhead earl Tuesday.Weather permitting, that is.
The 900,000-pound station -- which is the largest man-made object ever assembled in space -- will look like a bright star speeding across the predawn sky as it approaches central Florida from a point about 18 degrees above the southwest horizon. Then the outpost will streak almost directly overhead before dipping from view and then dips out of view about 18 degrees above the northeast horizon.
The four-minute pass will begin at 6:44 a.m.
Skywatchers should plan to go outside about five minutes ahead of the pass so their eyes can adjust to the darkness.
For sighting opportunities from specific cities in Florida, click: HERE.
For the latest information about the International Space Station, its crews and scientific research taking place onboard, click: HERE.
3 comments:
earl Tuesday?
someone hit the sauce a bit early......
it's never too earl to hit the sauce
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