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- The space station is visible because it reflects the light of the Sun – the same reason we can see the Moon. However, unlike the Moon, the space station isn't bright enough to see during the day. It can only be seen when it is dawn or dusk at your location.
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Watch the International Space Station pass overhead! It is the third brightest object in the sky and easy to spot if you know when to look up. NASA’s Spot the Station mobile application and website make knowing when to see it easy.
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You don’t need a telescope or binoculars to observe the International Space Station, your eyes will be good enough! Head out to a dark site, with as little light pollution as possible.
Apr 25, 2024 · The ISS can be seen as light is reflected by the Sun and is best viewed after dusk or dawn. To see the space station, it must be dark where you are on Earth and when the ISS is flying above you. According to NASA, these ISS sightings can happen once a month or several times a week.
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It needs to be dark where you are and the space station needs to be overhead in order for you to see it. Since the space station's orbit takes it all around the globe, it can be passing over you at times when it will not be visible- either in the middle of the day or the middle of the night.
Jan 12, 2023 · Like any star-gazing, for the best experience, find as dark a location as possible, douse all sources of light for about half an hour to give your eyes a chance to adjust, and look at the part of...
Nov 1, 2022 · Adjust to the dark: If you wish to observe fainter objects, such as meteors, dim stars, nebulas, and galaxies, give your eyes at least 15 minutes to adjust to the darkness. Avoid looking at...
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Look up at space at night from a dark location and you can see innumerable stars. So why do photos of planets and moons in space not show the stars in the background? It all comes down to the same kinds of camera settings you'd use on a regular camera.
