Calling all space enthusiasts! The International Space Station will be flying overhead Wednesday evening and if you time it right, you could see it float across the San Antonio sky.
TIME:10° above the SW horizonWednesday night’s flyover should be a decent one since the ISS’s max height is expected to reach almost 80°.
that flyovers typically over 40° provide the best chances for viewing since they are visible above most buildings and landscapes.According to NASA, the International Space Station looks like a bright star or an airplane moving fast across the night sky. For reference, airplanes generally fly around 600 mph, but the space station travels at a speed of over 17,000 mph!Viewing conditions weather-wise should also be decent to catch a glimpse of the passing light overhead.
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