Over the next few days, the International Space Station will be making several spectacular passes over Texas. On some days, there will be more than one opportunity! Over the last 11 years, the ISS has grown to over 350 feet wide, and will be very bright and easy to spot on some of these passes. You should be able to see all of these passes, even from the city, but I've highlighted the ones that will be the brightest and easiest to see. They'll all be moving roughly from west to east, and should be visible for up to 5 minutes.

Monday July 6 9:38 pm 49 degrees maximum elevation
Tuesday July 7 5:40 am 35 degrees maximum elevation
Tuesday July 7 10:03 pm 30 degrees maximum elevation
Wednesday July 8 6:05 am 40 degrees maximum elevation
Wednesday July 8 8:52 pm 52 degrees maximum elevation*
Thursday July 9 4:54 am 37 degrees maximum elevation
Thursday July 9 9:17 pm 28 degrees maximum elevation
Friday July 10 5:21 am 37 degrees maximum elevation

*Only 15 minutes after sunset. May be a little too bright outside.

Give it a try. Let me know if you see it!

-Mark Murray

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