ISS Sighting July 19, 2018

[+Max and 99]

I have already set up a partnership, between OKC and Ottawa for the evening of 19th. There is a second person in OKC possibly willing to assist if anyone else is interested.

OKC 22:08 start time. 

[vulture1957]

I'll do visits to any posted sightings.

 

Possible players would be in St Louis, Chicago, lower Michigan.

[+8Nuts MotherGoose]

There are several passes from now through the 21st. They are very similar to the ISS passes in May that we had so much fun with. These also stay visible as they cross the Atlantic and pass over France, Spain, and Portugal in the wee hours of the morning.

I am available for a pass on the evening of July 20 that runs near Houston, Memphis, Cincinnati, and the NE corner of New York.

[vulture1957]

anyone interested in getting up before 5 am and being up after 11 pm on 22 July to make two sightings in one day??  I'm near Oklahoma City, so would need soeone in central Texas or Missouri or farther.

[+Max and 99]

I wish someone had partnered with me for the 5:30 a.m. Sighting. It was a perfect morning to watch the pass!  

[vulture1957]

On 7/17/2018 at 5:40 PM, vulture1957 said:

I'll do visits to any posted sightings.

 

Possible players would be in St Louis, Chicago, lower Michigan.

 

I can't believe that I wrote down the wrong time for viewing. 22:00 is NOT 11 pm.  So, I was an hour late for seeing tonight.

[+Max and 99]

7 minutes ago, vulture1957 said:

 

I can't believe that I wrote down the wrong time for viewing. 22:00 is NOT 11 pm.  So, I was an hour late for seeing tonight.

Awww, That's too bad. It's so easy to make mistakes like that. I was very afraid I would do the same. This is why I like morning sightings: no math calculations necessary. 

[vulture1957]

yeah, but 20 years in the Air Force and I can't do military time! I'll say it's the 23 years as a civilian since retiring.

 

that's my story.....

[+Max and 99]

Just now, vulture1957 said:

yeah, but 20 years in the Air Force and I can't do military time! I'll say it's the 23 years as a civilian since retiring.

 

that's my story.....

I saw that coming!

[+8Nuts MotherGoose]

I was looking at Oklahoma City's NW to SE passes. You would have to observe the pass at 45° or 46° to your SW to allow me to observe the same pass at 46° or 45° to my NE.

[Bon Echo]

I can do the one that passes over New York State, visible to me at 10:22 pm Eastern. Although someone should contact TriciaG since she can also do that one (about 100kms from where I am) and she has yet to complete one of these. Send her a message if you can partner with her.

As mentioned there are a series of passes over the next couple days in the general direction of Texas --> Great Lakes region. July 23rd looks great for here (88 degrees max alt at 21:26)

[+Max and 99]

I too am available for both sightings after Vulture acquires a partner, unless I find someone first!

Edmond, OK right now

 

22 Jul	-3.6	04:31:01	10°	NW	04:34:17	68°	NE	04:37:33	10°	SE	visible
22 Jul	-3.5	21:08:43	10°	SW	21:11:58	72°	NW	21:15:13	10°	NE	visible

Edited July 20, 2018 by Max and 99

[+8Nuts MotherGoose]

Just watched it fly over Donna, TX heading for New York State.

20 Jul

-3.3

21:14:42

10°

SW

21:17:55

62°

NW

21:21:09

10°

NE

visible

Edited July 21, 2018 by 8Nuts MotherGoose
Add extra Info.

[+elyob]

11 hours ago, 8Nuts MotherGoose said:

Just watched it fly over Donna, TX heading for New York State.

20 Jul

-3.3

21:14:42

10°

SW

21:17:55

62°

NW

21:21:09

10°

NE

visible

 

We were in the middle of an outdoor concert and I was able to point out the passing of the ISS.

[+Max and 99]

4 hours ago, elyob said:

 

We were in the middle of an outdoor concert and I was able to point out the passing of the ISS.

 

We attract so much attention just watching the ISS from our neighborhood intersection (it's our go-to place),  with people very curious why everyone is staring straight up at the sky or down the street. "What's going on? Is something going on? What is everyone looking at? Is there a party?" 

I can imagine how much attention you drew pointing at the ISS while at a concert! Haha.

Three of us tried to spot the one that went by this morning, but it was just too cloudy and we couldn't see it at all.

[+8Nuts MotherGoose]

I live in a retirement community. Many of the folks walk or bike the streets for exercise after sunset when it's cooler. I frequently have 6 or 8 stop and watch the ISS with me.

Once they were having an evening dance at the rec hall. I mentioned to the band leader during set up before the dance that the ISS was going to go over about 5 minutes before their normal break time. When it came time, he announced they were taking an early break to watch the ISS fly over. About 40 people came out into the street to watch it. When we spotted it, the keyboard player went back inside, blocked the door open, and played the theme song from "2001, A Space Odyssey" (The Blue Danube Waltz)

[+Max and 99]

Staying awake till 4:30/5:30 a.m.  two days in a row is doing me in! But I did watch a great pass this morning!

04:31

[+8Nuts MotherGoose]

Looks like August will be slow for me. Only 4 passes all month at >45°. Three are morning passes. Three are NW to SE from Las Vegas. The only SW to NE pass comes out of the Earths shadow at 50° altitude and may not be visible in the Eastern Time zone due to sunrise light.

[+Max and 99]

I almost "pulled a Vulture" tonight. Yes, that's a thing now.

I looked at the list in the kitchen, "Wait, 21:08 is 9:08, right??"  "No, oh wait, yes it is!"   Almost missed it.

[vulture1957]

I looked up at the clock and it said 9:25, so I missed it tonight. But, I didn't have a co-player.

 

[+Max and 99]

August 10, 20:49 approximately OK time. Looking for a partner in New Orleans. Wish I had a private jet.

Edited July 28, 2018 by Max and 99
Mistake

[+Max and 99]

August 7 looking for a partner near Denver or Ft. Collins.

OK time 21:53, 65°.

Denver time 20:51, 59°

Edited August 4, 2018 by Max and 99

[+Max and 99]

Sure is hard to find a partner! Two sightings this week for me and I couldn't find anyone to watch with me. 

 

I'm wondering if this category could do something fun for the 20th anniversary in a few months. 

[+elyob]

I forgot that the station was in orbit for nearly two years before continuous occupation began.

[+Max and 99]

Two days in a row of beautiful, early morning sightings. Sure wish it was just a little bit easier to find a partner. 

[+T0SHEA]

1 hour ago, Max and 99 said:

Sure wish it was just a little bit easier to find a partner. 

 

We have been looking for a partner for years now, no joy yet. We are near Trail, British Columbia and would be willing to travel about 50 km.

We have contacted a few waymarkers/geocachers that could be a partner with no response.

[+Max and 99]

I've reached out to quite a few people. I did get a few responses, all kind declines. But mostly no responses.

[+8Nuts MotherGoose]

10 hours ago, Max and 99 said:

I've reached out to quite a few people. I did get a few responses, all kind declines. But mostly no responses.

How about Friday, Oct 12 pm. I will be in Brenham, Texas at the TXGA Lone Star Roundup weekend.(GC7PEM8)

12 Oct

-3.7

19:55:01

10°

NW

19:58:14

52°

NE

19:59:42

27°

ESE

visible

[+Max and 99]

4 minutes ago, 8Nuts MotherGoose said:

How about Friday, Oct 12 pm. I will be in Brenham, Texas at the TXGA Lone Star Roundup weekend.(GC7PEM8)

12 Oct

-3.7

19:55:01

10°

NW

19:58:14

52°

NE

19:59:42

27°

ESE

visible

 

I can do that!

[+8Nuts MotherGoose]

1 hour ago, Max and 99 said:

 

I can do that!

OK, I'll remember. I have an Event to attend at that time. With the loud music planned, I'll probably be outside anyway.

[+Max and 99]

On 9/17/2018 at 7:19 PM, 8Nuts MotherGoose said:

How about Friday, Oct 12 pm. I will be in Brenham, Texas at the TXGA Lone Star Roundup weekend.(GC7PEM8)

12 Oct

-3.7

19:55:01

10°

NW

19:58:14

52°

NE

19:59:42

27°

ESE

visible

 

Rain and clouds this week so it's not looking good for Friday. I'll still be out watching, though. My husband is sometimes surprised when the sky is cloudy but we still manage to spot the ISS.

[+elyob]

I won't see that one.

[vulture1957]

17 hours ago, Max and 99 said:

 

Rain and clouds this week so it's not looking good for Friday. I'll still be out watching, though. My husband is sometimes surprised when the sky is cloudy but we still manage to spot the ISS.

 

if there is anything left around here except swamp to stand on to view it! At least we don't have to worry about a  burn ban!

[+8Nuts MotherGoose]

It's clear today. I hope it stays that way.I'm camping so no WiFi. Currently at the only Starbucks in town. I'll watch for the ISS tonight and see how it goes. Will contact Max & 99 through this site, when I get back on line tomorrow or Sunday. I also saw Tarraviators and HardyP3 here in Brenham. HardyP3 is looking for a partner for tonight. Tarraviators is planning to post a visit when published. Both have already created ISS Waymarks.

For Brenham, TX 

ct

-3.8

20:00:38

10°

NW

20:03:54

62°

NE

20:05:09

33°

ESE

visible

 

 

Edited October 12, 2018 by 8Nuts MotherGoose

[+Max and 99]

4 minutes ago, 8Nuts MotherGoose said:

It's clear today. I hope it stays that way.I'm camping so no WiFi. Currently at the only Starbucks in town. I'll watch for the ISS tonight and see how it goes. Will contact Max & 99 through this site, when I get back on line tomorrow or Sunday. I also saw Tarraviators and HardyP3 here in Brenham. HardyP3 is looking for a partner for tonight. Tarraviators is planning to post a visit when published. Both have already created ISS Waymarks.

For Brenham, TX 

ct

-3.8

20:00:38

10°

NW

20:03:54

62°

NE

20:05:09

33°

ESE

visible

 

 

I have another waymarker here for HardyP3 to partner with, but we're still at 100% rain probability. We'll still look, both of us, in case that helps HardyP3 and 8Nuts with a sighting. Fingers crossed. 

[+8Nuts MotherGoose]

Just now, Max and 99 said:

I have another waymarker here for HardyP3 to partner with, but we're still at 100% rain probability. We'll still look, both of us, in case that helps HardyP3 and 8Nuts with a sighting. Fingers crossed. 

OK. I'll let him know about your Waymarker friend and your weather.

[+Max and 99]

5 hours ago, 8Nuts MotherGoose said:

OK. I'll let him know about your Waymarker friend and your weather.

 

We saw it! Despite the clouds in the sky, we spotted it!

[vulture1957]

I was out there looking. I had Heavens-Above on running on my phone,  tracking it. It stayed behind clouds the whole way.

 

[+Max and 99]

54 minutes ago, vulture1957 said:

I was out there looking. I had Heavens-Above on running on my phone,  tracking it. It stayed behind clouds the whole way.

 

It didn't peek out at all? We watched it for almost two minutes, but it did go in and out of the clouds.

 

Edit: it's almost more fun watching it on a cloudy night, trying to anticipate where it'll come back into view. We got really lucky tonight!

 

Waymarks are created, just waiting for the go-ahead with partners.

Edited October 13, 2018 by Max and 99

[+Max and 99]

Can I get an update when it's convenience, please? Can we go ahead and post our waymarks? Did you spot it? Does Sidehopper have a partner still?

 

[+8Nuts MotherGoose]

I apologize for the late response. I was camping in a tent. No WiFi available and I don't own a Smartphone.

HardyP3 and I left the Event early to view the ISS. We were in separate vehicles.

I drove back to my camp site to view it. Unfortunately, the cloud front moved in and blocked my view.

HardyP3 pulled their vehicle into a driveway at the edge of town for the viewing. They saw it for a short time before it disappeared into the Earths shadow.

Max and 99 can create a Waymark and list me as being clouded out.

Sidehopper can create a Waymark with HardyP3 as a viewing partner. Profile page for HardyP3 is:

http://www.Waymarking.com/users/profile.aspx?f=1&guid=0a1e4088-58a1-4a78-8eb3-fd1a5b45de54&mypage=1&gt=2

I will also contact HardyP3 about contacting Sidehopper.

[+Max and 99]

6 hours ago, 8Nuts MotherGoose said:

I apologize for the late response. I was camping in a tent. No WiFi available and I don't own a Smartphone.

HardyP3 and I left the Event early to view the ISS. We were in separate vehicles.

I drove back to my camp site to view it. Unfortunately, the cloud front moved in and blocked my view.

HardyP3 pulled their vehicle into a driveway at the edge of town for the viewing. They saw it for a short time before it disappeared into the Earths shadow.

Max and 99 can create a Waymark and list me as being clouded out.

Sidehopper can create a Waymark with HardyP3 as a viewing partner. Profile page for HardyP3 is:

http://www.Waymarking.com/users/profile.aspx?f=1&guid=0a1e4088-58a1-4a78-8eb3-fd1a5b45de54&mypage=1&gt=2

I will also contact HardyP3 about contacting Sidehopper.

Fantastic. I'll get that sorted out tonight. Thanks!

I'll have to review what to write for a clouded-out partner. 

[+8Nuts MotherGoose]

2 hours ago, Max and 99 said:

Fantastic. I'll get that sorted out tonight. Thanks!

I'll have to review what to write for a clouded-out partner. 

HardyP3 responded to my message and said they are traveling. They will contact Sidehopper when they get some down time.

[+Max and 99]

3 hours ago, 8Nuts MotherGoose said:

HardyP3 responded to my message and said they are traveling. They will contact Sidehopper when they get some down time.

Even better l

[+Max and 99]

I had an absolutely perfect ISS viewing early this morning. Sadly, my partner was completely clouded out so hopefully Vulture  saw it for a visit.

[vulture1957]

I was asleep till after 9  am, so no sighting here. Will you be trying again Oct 31?

Edited October 28, 2018 by vulture1957