International Space Station 20 years

[+Max and 99]

I might be the only one who participates, but I thought it might be fun to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ISS launch. How about a Waymarking, worldwide goal of watching 20 passes collectively during the month of November?  I watch many passes by myself so this will make it more fun. Just a thought.

[+Benchmark Blasterz]

I’m game!

 

[+bluesnote]

I'm down.

[vulture1957]

I'm always up for watching the ISS. Count me in.

 

[Bon Echo]

sounds like a great goal. Please remind me as I easily forget. What were we talking about?

[+8Nuts MotherGoose]

On 8/15/2018 at 7:56 PM, Max and 99 said:

I might be the only one who participates, but I thought it might be fun to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ISS launch. How about a Waymarking, worldwide goal of watching 20 passes collectively during the month of November?  I watch many passes by myself so this will make it more fun. Just a thought.

Are we talking about Waymarking 20 Passes as paired viewers? That would produce between 20 and 40 new Waymarks depending upon cloud cover at various locations.

Or are we just making comments on this forum that, individually, we saw it pass over?

 

[+Max and 99]

No pairs. No waymarks. Just 20 cumulative views of the ISS passes. From waymarkers.

Edited August 23, 2018 by Max and 99

[+elyob]

I suspect that those 20 views will result in some waymarks.

[+Max and 99]

4 hours ago, elyob said:

I suspect that those 20 views will result in some waymarks.

That would be wonderful!

[+8Nuts MotherGoose]

Yes, I'd like to see a flock of Waymarks come in. As for me, it looks like I've got maybe 5 passes greater than 45° all month. But it's early yet. Some may move out and others move in.

[+bluesnote]

Just as a heads up, I'm now located in the DC area for college. So if the ISS passes over DC or can be seen from DC, I'll be glad to offer help there. If it goes over LA, then I can't really provide any help unfortunately.

[+8Nuts MotherGoose]

On 8/28/2018 at 9:56 PM, bluesnote said:

Just as a heads up, I'm now located in the DC area for college. So if the ISS passes over DC or can be seen from DC, I'll be glad to offer help there. If it goes over LA, then I can't really provide any help unfortunately.

I'll keep you in mind. I think some of my passes could be that far south. Timing will be the critical factor.

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After doing a little research, Any Visible pass from SW to NE directly over DC or passing to the NW of DC will be within my viewing area. Of course some may be prevented by your Sunrise, my Sunset, or Earths shadow.

Edited August 30, 2018 by 8Nuts MotherGoose
Add extra Info.

[vulture1957]

I'll be i  SW Florida during late Oct-early Nov. I'd like to see about getting someone in Mississippi or so that might be able to catch  a sighting. Anyone know someone?

 

[+The Snowdog]

What web site are you using to see the ISS tracks? The web site I used to use was terrific but it's gone.

[vulture1957]

2 hours ago, The Snowdog said:

What web site are you using to see the ISS tracks? The web site I used to use was terrific but it's gone.

heavens-above

 

[+The Snowdog]

Thanks, I will check that out tonight.

[+Max and 99]

From Bon echo:

 

I tried to find what was used, and instead found this site:

http://www.n2yo.com/passes/?s=25544#

only provides 10-day predictions but when you view a prediction is shows a great zoomable map

[+8Nuts MotherGoose]

If you are checking on future ISS passes, you might want to double check them again. The ISS made an orbit boost on the 5th or 6th. A pass I was watching for Oct 12 jumped from Max Alt of 41° before the boosts to 47° after the boosts. These were taken from Heavens Above, 36 hours apart, before and after the boosts.

Edited September 7, 2018 by 8Nuts MotherGoose
Edit to correct some data.

[+Max and 99]

Start watching for ISS pass opportunities. November is only 6 days away!

[vulture1957]

Early AM sightings (5:30-6:30) on 15 and 12 Nov. Early evening sightings (18:30) on 23 and 25 Nov. on 22 Nov, 35 degree pass at 19:21. With all the trees around me, I"m not sure I'd see anything lower.

[+8Nuts MotherGoose]

On 10/26/2018 at 5:27 PM, vulture1957 said:

Early AM sightings (5:30-6:30) on 15 and 12 Nov. Early evening sightings (18:30) on 23 and 25 Nov. on 22 Nov, 35 degree pass at 19:21. With all the trees around me, I"m not sure I'd see anything lower.

I will be in San Antonio, TX on the evening of November 23rd.

23 Nov

-3.4

18:27:14

10°

SW

18:30:27

58°

NW

18:32:59

15°

NNE

visible

 

This is the same pass as Vulture1957 in Oklahoma City. I think you are a few seconds more than 1 minutes from my listed time. So we are good to work together.

Kansas City, MO will see the same pass at Max Altitude 52° to the SE as it disappears into the Earths shadow.

[+Max and 99]

I'm willing to travel a little to work out a sighting with someone on Nov. 23. 

[+Max and 99]

Get ready for Monday, Oklahomans! Set your alarm clock for early in the morning!

90% chance of snow. Not looking good, but I'll go look.

Edited November 11, 2018 by Max and 99

[+Max and 99]

What could have been a great viewing tonight was hindered by lots of snow. We couldn't see anythimg!

[vulture1957]

snow clouds obscuring the viewing here in Bethany, too

 

[+Max and 99]

5:45 a.m. Brightest thing in the sky! From my viewpoint the ISS passed right thru the Big Dipper. Beautiful sight.

temp 20°F, wci 5°F.

 

total community views: 1

[+T0SHEA]

Max and 99: "Winner of this year's All-Access Pass"

 

Is this the free pass to USA National Parks?

Does this also include USA National Forests? How about State Parks? 

Edited November 13, 2018 by BK-Hunters

[+Max and 99]

I was unable to drag myself out of bed at 4:55 a.m but we did get out to see the 05:28 pass. 19°F, warner than last time. Even though the car windows were covered in ice we could see the ISS thru the windshield while driving down the street. Clear as could be!  It was a long, beautiful pass. Almost 6 minutes of visibility.

 

Total community views: 2

[+Max and 99]

Apparently the posters on this thread are not morning people! With that said, is anyone watching the Leonids this weekend? I have great memories of lining blankets at the lake and taking a bunch of kids to watch the show years ago. Best I've ever seen, maybe 75/ hour. 

 

ISS: 5:32 a.m. 21°Alt, 1 1/2 min viewing time.

It was a little further south than we expected.

Total community views: 3

Edited November 17, 2018 by Max and 99

[+elyob]

Leonids by snowshoe, if the clouds clear

[vulture1957]

I was out in the cold at 6:36 this evening, but was clouded over. Could just make out the moon thru the cloud cover, and  then it would vanish. No way to see the ISS.

[+Max and 99]

23 minutes ago, vulture1957 said:

I was out in the cold at 6:36 this evening, but was clouded over. Could just make out the moon thru the cloud cover, and  then it would vanish. No way to see the ISS.

You weren't looking for the ISS from the OKC Metro, we're you? Just making sure I didn't miss a pass!

[vulture1957]

Heavens Above logged me out! I was looking at their generic passes. I guess I wouldn't have seen it, anyway!

 

[+Max and 99]

I got home in time to watch the ISS pass tonight, but pizza distracted me and I missed it! I have to make sure I don't miss the Thanksgiving pass! Friday will be THE best day for us in OKC to watch-so don't forget!

[+8Nuts MotherGoose]

14 hours ago, Max and 99 said:

I got home in time to watch the ISS pass tonight, but pizza distracted me and I missed it! I have to make sure I don't miss the Thanksgiving pass! Friday will be THE best day for us in OKC to watch-so don't forget!

My plans to be in San Antonio on Friday evening for the ISS pass have been canceled. I was planning to team up with folks. I've contacted a few people who visit Waymarks in that area. None were interested in creating an ISS pass Waymark with partners. They were more interested i shopping.

[+Max and 99]

2 hours ago, 8Nuts MotherGoose said:

My plans to be in San Antonio on Friday evening for the ISS pass have been canceled. I was planning to team up with folks. I've contacted a few people who visit Waymarks in that area. None were interested in creating an ISS pass Waymark with partners. They were more interested i shopping.

 

I'm planning to TRY to view as many as I can in the next few days since time is running out fast. I can't get my waymarker friends to watch.

[vulture1957]

I was out for the 2 passes this evening, but couldn't see it.

[+Max and 99]

2 hours ago, vulture1957 said:

I was out for the 2 passes this evening, but couldn't see it.

 

My husband convinced me there was close to zero chance we'd see the first pass, but we did look for the second pass. Too many clouds. I have very high hopes for tomorrow night!

[+Max and 99]

Nov. 23, 2018 18:30 ISS Pass

 

Viewed by:

Max and 99

Sidehopper

 

Total community views: 5

[vulture1957]

Nov 23, 2018 18:30 ISS pass

 

viewed by Vulture1957 in Bethany OK. Clear sky. 59 degrees F. The ISS wasn't very bright, but very visible in the sky.

 

Total community views: 6

[+Max and 99]

Just got confirmation that Blondiiiii watched the ISS Pass tonight (may have been her first time).

 

Total community views: 7

[+Max and 99]

Well this was a surprise! Hamquilter had other plans tonight, but just happened to leave the building at 6:32 p.m. and saw the ISS! 

Total community views: 8

[+Max and 99]

Add two for tonight, from OKC:

Sidehopper and Maxand99

19:16 very hazy out and the station wasn't very bright, but we caught site of the ISS

 

Total community views: 10

Edited November 25, 2018 by Max and 99

[+Max and 99]

Success! 18:24 directly west thru a break in the clouds.

 

Total community views: 11

[vulture1957]

Dang. We were eating dinner and I missed it.

[+Max and 99]

Nov. 27, 2018

18:17 

Max and 99, with  Sidehopper, watched it pass over Braum's. This one was hard to spot, but once we located it we kept our eye on it to watch it pass from NW to NE.

 

Total community views: 13

[+Max and 99]

Thanks to everyone that participated.