Updated 2000.10.18 @ 07:00:00 (yr.mo.day @ hr:min:sec) from two line elements available from CelesTrak in the Current Elements, Master List category. These predictions are valid for:
Langley Res Ctr VA.
Latitude 37.091 North, Longitude -76.381 West.
The times given are local time.
On 2000.10.10, sunset occurs at 6:35 p.m., civil twilight begins at 7:06 p.m.
A graphic example of how to interpet transit predictions is available to assist in understanding the descriptions that are listed below.
(ISS (ZARYA)) Tuesday, 2000.10.10. A south to east transit
from 7:36 to 7:38 p.m. Peak elevation will occur in the
southeastern sky at 7:37, about 32 degrees above the horizon.
Orbital altitude 380.2 km.
Note: The ISS was seen on time, the Tuesday launch of Discovery was delayed until 7:18 p.m. Wednesday.
(ISS (ZARYA)) Wednesday, 2000.10.11. A west to northeast transit
from 8:11 to 8:14 p.m. Peak elevation will occur in the
northern sky at 8:13, about 41 degrees above the horizon.
Orbital altitude 380.4 km.
Note: Wednesday, Discovery was launched at 7:18 p.m. ISS was seen on time at 8:11.
(ISS (ZARYA)) Thursday, 2000.10.12. A southwest to east transit
from 7:10 to 7:13 p.m. Peak elevation will occur in the
southeastern sky at 7:12, about 65 degrees above the horizon.
Orbital altitude 379.8 km.
Note: Thursday, Discovery was observed trailing ISS by 7 minutes.
(ISS (ZARYA)) Friday, 2000.10.13. A northwest to north transit
from 7:47 to 7:48 p.m. Peak elevation will occur in the
northwestern sky at 7:48, about 26 degrees above the horizon.
Orbital altitude 380.0 km.
Note: Thursday, ISS/Discovery were observed docked. All subsequent transits occur in daylight and will not be seen under normal viewing conditions.
Address comments or questions to:
James E. Byrd - jbyrd@seva.net - 757.864.5961