Iss/dragon Sighting Opportunities Tonight

[Answerprancer]

More International Space Station/Dragon Spacecraft sighting opportunities for those up late tonight (London SE):

ISS: 2:30 AM 4 min 60° Arr 42° SW Dep 10° E
Dragon: 2:31 AM 4 min 60° Arr 43° SW Dep 12°E

Both visible to the naked eye.

Some better views 92 minutes later.

[237SJ]

You won`t be able to see it from Kingston honey

[Answerprancer]

Well, I did last night :-) and the sky is clear tonight.

[Jackdaw33]

I presume that this is the advanced version of trainspotting.

[237SJ]

Too much light pollution though AP

[Answerprancer]

Nope saw both clearly, ISS was particularly bright - presumably because Progress was docked to it. Dragon was a bit feint but arrived just as scheduled 2 mins later.

[Answerprancer]

Tonight, if I'm not too tired, will try to get photos, but they will prob just look like white lines across the sky.

[Jackdaw33]

Can you see the numbers and tick them off in your book?

[Answerprancer]

If you like JD, but I find it a bit more interesting :-)

[237SJ]

You must be the other side of Bushy Park from me. You can see a lot from Bushy on a clear night.

[Answerprancer]

I don't keep numbers or have a book (he said pompously).

[Answerprancer]

237SJ, you should see it no prob, at least the ISS, it's v bright.

[Answerprancer]

...even from Teddington High st :-)

[237SJ]

Right AP. I`ll have a look

[237SJ]

I haven`t been to Teddington High St for a long time.

[Answerprancer]

You need to make sure you have your directions right. It will fly over from SW to E and should be overhead(ish) around 2.32am, (Dragon a minute later).

[Jackdaw33]

I know I shouldn't mock but sometimes the temptation is too great. I have a vision of you all filling your coffee flasks, putting on your anoraks and traipsing out into the night.

[Answerprancer]

Later viewing opportunity (if you're up after 4am) should be a bit better:
https://spotthestation.nasa.gov/sightings/view.cfm?country=United_Kingdom&;region=England&city=London#.V46YpqKP-Cg

[Answerprancer]

JD, it's *mildly interesting* it only involves emerging from your cocoon for a few minutes, no need for fingerless gloves, notebooks or membership of the UK Nerd Society, now will you please calm down!

[Jackdaw33]

Mea culpa. I'll shut up.

[Answerprancer]

No, please let it all out if you feel the need ;-)