Next week students in science class will be encouraged to track the International Space Station (ISS) as it appears in our night
sky. This is a great way to think about the role of Newton's Laws, motion, and gravity. Finding the ISS is easy due to the various
websites that post the location and viewing dates and times. However, there is
a small window in which it can be viewed. Also, we will need a clear night to view the flyover. In class, we will explore the impact of
sunlight reflection, the shadow of the Earth, and visibility of the ISS during our
early evening or early morning.
Pittsburgh, PA - Dates, Times and Where to Look for the ISS:
| Night |
Duration |
Angle |
Start Direction |
End Direction |
|
| Tue Oct 7, 8:34 PM |
3 min |
65° |
10 above WSW |
65 above NNW |
|
| Wed Oct 8, 7:45 PM |
6 min |
69° |
10 above SW |
16 above ENE |
|
| Thu Oct 9, 8:35 PM |
2 min |
28° |
23 above WNW |
26 above N |
|
The ISS can be tracked through several different websites and apps:
NASA Spot the Station - Pittsburgh
Astro Viewer ISS website
ISS Spotter app available in app stores
 |
| Space Station being tracked using the Night Sky app on an iPhone. |
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