Many stargazers out there will be well-versed on the opportunities in catching a glimpse of the International Space Station in the night sky.<\/p>\n
Many may have already seen the craft pass overhead in the last few days, mainly between 7pm and 10pm.<\/p>\n
But the ISS will be visible in the skies over Somerset again from now until next Saturday (April 4). <\/p>\n
Based on information available for Taunton, there are 10 more opportunities to catch it - starting from 8.31pm tonight (Saturday, March 28).<\/p>\n
But, be quick, because on this occasion it will only be visible for two minutes.<\/p>\n
The space station is currently occupied by an international crew of three people who live and work there while travelling at five miles per second.<\/p>\n
The crews living and working space is larger than a six-bedroom house and contains a gym and a 360-degree view bay window.<\/p>\n
The International Space Station orbits the Earth every 90 minutes, travelling through 16 sunrises and sunsets in the space of 24 hours.<\/p>\n
To see it this year, head outside during the times listed below.<\/p>\n
The ISS looks like a fast-flying plane or a very bright star moving across the sky - but it doesnt have flashing lights or change direction.<\/p>\n
Planes usually fly at approximately 600 miles per hour whereas the space station flies at 17,500 miles per hour.<\/p>\n
People can visit NASA's Spot the Station website and change the sighting location to the town they live in. <\/p>\n
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