12/20/2007 - ISS FLYOVER!
OMG, I was standing outside tonight at 4:48 and caught something bright in the sky. Turning up to look, I caught the unmistakeable sight of the International Space Station gliding across the sky right over my head! I've seen it many times, but usually only when I'm out looking for it, and never on such a clear night. The sun was setting, the moon was very clear and bright, and I was debating opening the observatory to catch Mars and Saturn tonight when, lo and behold, I got quite the Christmas surprise. I watched the ISS until it disappeared over the eastern horizon. Please continue reading...