Satellites
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The International Space Station often passes close to the Moon, Sun, and naked-eye planets. Use this tool to plan viewing these close encounters.
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Space-Station Frenzy
— May 21, 2008
For a few days each May, you might see the International Space whenever it passes overhead throughout the night.
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The International Space Station passes over virtually all of Earth's populated areas, and you can spot it easily with your eyes alone — if you know where and when to look for it.
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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the International Space Station!
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These communications satellites can briefly outshine Venus as they spray the ground with reflected sunlight.
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It's easy to photograph Iridium flares. Making the photograph visually interesting, however, is more challenging.
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