ISS

I saw the International Space Station earlier (with my own eyes!), the Jules Verne freighter trailing a few seconds behind it.
I've been tracking it for a while now, waiting for the right viewing conditions - and tonight was perfect. Worth the wait.
Like a bright star (couldn't see any shape or detail, not even with the binoculars) it moved slightly faster than an aircraft, directly overhead.

Might get another good view tomorrow and Wednesday, so I'm hoping for clear skies again, now I know what I'm looking for.

Comments

[Em]

We had a look earlier on using the live tracking that appeared on a BBC news page recently and rushed out just in time to see the ISS pass (we assume) overhead though it was only bright for a few seconds.That's the way to travel.

[Kirsty]

Yes - I saw it just as it was getting dark at about 8pm - and then again at about 9.30, with the Jules Verne in front this time.
Another good pass is due tomorrow - at about 8.20pm.

[Ian]

For those out there who don't know what to look for it's a big, white, elephant shaped object.