THIS is what Perth looks like at night from the International Space Station. <\/p>\n
Italian Astronaut Ignazio Magnani posted the picture of Perth lit up by city lights after the famous space station crossed over the state. <\/p>\n
If you were staring up at the stars around 8.20pm Thursday night you may have witnessed the rare event. <\/p>\n
The ISS is a large spacecraft in orbit around Earth where astronauts live and conduct research. It has made it possible for people to have an ongoing presence in space since 1998. <\/p>\n
Although the ISS has been circling the earth for almost two decades it doesnt often cross Perth at such a convenient time and so bright to see with the naked eye. <\/p>\n
The space station was only visible for about five minutes. Mr Magnani alerted Perth to the crossing. <\/p>\n
Did you manage to capture a glimpse? Some Perth astrophotgraphers did. <\/p>\n
Another interesting photo tonight... The International Space Station flew over Perth from the north-west to the south-east at 8:22PM. I took this photo from Port Coogee, with Leonie. Thanks for the tip Dan! \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n
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