The International Space Station (ISS) passed over portions of Arkansas & Oklahoma Monday night. The station was only visible for a few minutes - right around 9:15 p.m.Monday night's sighting isn't the only time you'll be able to witness the ISS flying by. The space station is made visible by reflected sunlight -- the very same reason we're able to see the moon. The station can only be seen at dusk or dawn. ISS sightings can range from once a month to several a week. Check out NASA's "Spot the Station" website to see the next chance to see the ISS from where you live. The ISS circles around Earth every 90 minutes - traveling at 17,500 miles per hour. According to NASA, the ISS crew witnesses 16 sunrises & sunsets every day. The ISS sighting comes amidst the "Sturgeon Moon" - the full moon in the month of August.

The International Space Station (ISS) passed over portions of Arkansas & Oklahoma Monday night. The station was only visible for a few minutes - right around 9:15 p.m.

Monday night's sighting isn't the only time you'll be able to witness the ISS flying by. The space station is made visible by reflected sunlight -- the very same reason we're able to see the moon. The station can only be seen at dusk or dawn. ISS sightings can range from once a month to several a week. Check out NASA's "Spot the Station" website to see the next chance to see the ISS from where you live.

The ISS circles around Earth every 90 minutes - traveling at 17,500 miles per hour. According to NASA, the ISS crew witnesses 16 sunrises & sunsets every day.

The ISS sighting comes amidst the "Sturgeon Moon" - the full moon in the month of August.

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