Do you know where the Space Station is?

Do you care?

Well, if you do and you want to catch a glimpse of it, here is a neat way to do it...

What you are going to do is have two browser windows open. One will be the tracking sight Heavens-Above which tells you where the space station is located. Then, in the other browser window, open up the NASA sight which will show you the pictures that the space station is taking in real time.

Now, in the Heavens Above sight, you will want to register as a new user and plug in your location. This will allow you to find out when the station is available for you to view as well as other facts about tracking comets, other satellites and such. It will also give you maps of the night sky from your location.

The Nasa sight will give you real time pics, file pics, information about the station and who is on it, as well as other info from Nasa that would expect.

Now, just click back and forth from one sight to the other using your tabs. It is actually a fun way to watch the earth because the orbit changes all the time and covers the entire planet over a period of time. Also a great learning tool for kids!

Admittedly, when you do spot it, all you really see is a bright (non-flashing) star-like object moving across the sky. But, you don't want to be late going out there, because it takes less than 10 minutes  from it to go from horizon to horizon.

Have fun!