Calculated 2002.04.30 @ 07:45:51 (yr.mo.day @ hr:min:sec) from two line elements available from CelesTrak in the Current Data, 100 (or so) Brightest category. These predictions are valid for:
Langley Res Ctr VA.
Latitude 37.091 North, Longitude -76.381 West.
The times given are local time (hr:min:sec, 12 hour format).
On 2002.05.06, sunset occurs at 7:58 p.m., civil twilight begins at 8:31 p.m.
A graphic example of how to interpet transit predictions is available to assist in understanding the descriptions that are listed below.
(HST) Monday, 2002.05.06. A southern transit
from 9:22:26 to 9:22:50 p.m. Peak elevation will occur in the
southern sky at 9:22:26, 20 degrees above the horizon.
Orbital altitude 577.0 km.
(HST) Tuesday, 2002.05.07. A south to southeast transit
from 9:24:14 to 9:26:14 p.m. Peak elevation will occur in the
southern sky at 9:25:26, 23 degrees above the horizon.
Orbital altitude 577.1 km.
(HST) Wednesday, 2002.05.08. A southwest to southeast transit
from 9:26:50 to 9:29:14 p.m. Peak elevation will occur in the
southern sky at 9:28:02, 25 degrees above the horizon.
Orbital altitude 577.1 km.
(HST) Thursday, 2002.05.09. A southwest to southeast transit
from 9:29:26 to 9:32:14 p.m. Peak elevation will occur in the
southern sky at 9:31:02, 25 degrees above the horizon.
Orbital altitude 577.2 km.
(HST) Friday, 2002.05.10. A southwest to southeast transit
from 9:32:26 to 9:34:50 p.m. Peak elevation will occur in the
southern sky at 9:33:38, 24 degrees above the horizon.
Orbital altitude 577.3 km.
(HST) Saturday, 2002.05.11. A southwest to south transit
from 9:35:26 to 9:37:02 p.m. Peak elevation will occur in the
southern sky at 9:36:14, 22 degrees above the horizon.
Orbital altitude 577.5 km.
Address comments or questions to:
James E. Byrd - jbyrd@members.vectec.org - 757.864.5961