2006-06-14 11:27:29 · 6 answers · asked by czar123 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
yes, however it only appears as a small point of moving light tracking across the sky.
You would have to get an orbital schedual, its orbital track, get a nice dark night (new moons are best) and be away from light pollution... central rockies are a good place...
2006-06-14 11:30:45 · answer #1 · answered by Thomas P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At any time? From any point on Earth? The short answer is no; during the daytime, there may be too much incoming sunlight interfering with the little twinkle of the space station. Also, since you're asking if everyone on Earth could look up simultaneously and see the station, you have to remember that it's orbiting over only one spot at once, so people on the other side of the planet can't see it, and because of the curvature of the Earth and the variability of geography from place to place, the Earth itself might get in the way. And if I may be so snotty as to ask, what if it's cloudy? Generally, however, if conditions are right and you're in the right spot when it orbits overhead, it is indeed possible to see the Space Station with the naked eye, but it'll only be a bright point that seems to move relative to the rest of the stars, just like any other satellite; it'll be a little brighter than a standard satellite because it's much bigger, and therefore reflects more light.
2006-06-14 18:37:03 · answer #2 · answered by theyuks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. to find out possible viewing times for your location visit the NASA website and click on the orbital tracking link.
2006-06-14 22:11:34 · answer #3 · answered by quntmphys238 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The International Space Station is visible from different places at different times.
Here is a link at NASA that will help you find out when you can see it in your area. You should check it out if you can. I will be able to see it on Friday if it is not cloudy.
2006-06-14 18:37:50 · answer #4 · answered by xian22 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, depending on location, and lighting conditions. The space station is moving pretty fast though. about 17,000 mph.
2006-06-21 15:19:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.
ive seen it before a lot, and its actually quite amazing.
like a flying saucer or something.
on almost any night if you have the patience and appropriate cloud cover you can normal satellites.
you might like a site like this.
http://spaceflight1.nasa.gov/realdata/tracking/
2006-06-14 18:33:47 · answer #6 · answered by faust 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋