For the last few nights, our local weatherman in Omaha Nebraska has told us the ISS was viewable shortly after his report ~10:30PM. He told us where in the sky to look - to the south. AND it was only in sight for about 3 minutes.
We have sat outside to watch a couple times now and just loved the event. My main thought - why is it only viewable for 3 minutes?
My only guess is the height of the station and how/when it reflects the sun's rays. Am I close?? Is this a recent thing to see the ISS or do timing/conditions have to be right?
Too bad this was right after my wife's uncle leaves the area and goes back to his teaching job with a telescope in Hawaii!!
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