The International Space Station, or ISS, is making a series of prominent fly overs for midwestern skywatchers for the next week and beyond. I watched it last night through a stinging cloud of female mosquitos and it was spectacular, arcing from the southwest toward the east. It shone nearly as brghtly as the planet Venus, and was one of several visible passes last night. Not all are as bright or in that direction, but you can find out exactly when the ISS will be visible in your town by signing up at http://www.heavens-above.com/ and plugging in your zip code. Following a minute or so behind the ISS is another dimmer satellite, the Russian Progress-M 02. I'll talk a little more about these passes on the 4pm news this afternoon, but the linked website is the way to go! Happy sky gazing!
Mike
