If you missed the sighting Tuesday night of the Space Station with the shuttle Discovery docked, you have another opportunity Wednesday night. This viewing will not be as good, but it is another three minute opportunity.
Wednesday, March 18: 8:08-8:11 PM. Look NW to NE low in the sky.
For other viewing opportunities, click here for Richmond, and click here for other cities in Virginia.
---ORIGINAL TUESDAY POST---
After the rain this morning and clearing clouds this afternoon, you might be able to spy the Shuttle Discovery and International Space Station orbiting Earth. They will have docked by the listed viewings below. You will be looking for a bright white dot that does not "blink" or shimmer in the sky like a star does. It will be moving smoothly and steadily across the sky, but not at the apparent speed of a shooting star. So you should be able to spot and track the object without much difficulty. Tonight's viewing will be pretty high in the sky and three minutes long, which is a great opportunity.
Here are the ISS/Shuttle viewing opportunities for the City of Richmond:
Tuesday, March 17:
7:41-7:44 PM Look West to Northeast more than halfway above the horizon.
Wednesday, March 18:
8:08-8:11 PM Look Northwest to Northeast low in the sky.
For other viewing opportunities, click here for Richmond, and click here for other cities in Virginia.
