Calculated 2004.02.02 @ 16:27:40 (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 37.101 North, Longitude -76.388 West.
The times given are local time (hr:min:sec, 12 hour format).
On 2004.02.05, sunset occurs at 5:30 p.m., civil twilight begins at 6:02 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)) Thursday, 2004.02.05. A north to east transit
from 6:27:03 to 6:29:03 p.m. Peak elevation will occur in the
northern sky at 6:27:51, 29 degrees above the horizon.
Orbital altitude 362.9 km.
(ISS (ZARYA)) Saturday, 2004.02.07. A northwest to east transit
from 5:54:27 to 5:57:15 p.m. Peak elevation will occur in the
northern sky at 5:55:39, 41 degrees above the horizon.
Orbital altitude 362.8 km.
(ISS (ZARYA)) Sunday, 2004.02.08. A west to south transit
from 6:26:27 to 6:28:51 p.m. Peak elevation will occur in the
southwestern sky at 6:27:39, 33 degrees above the horizon.
Orbital altitude 362.8 km.
(ISS (ZARYA)) Tuesday, 2004.02.10. A southwestern transit
from 5:54:51 to 5:55:39 p.m. Peak elevation will occur in the
southwestern sky at 5:55:15, 22 degrees above the horizon.
Orbital altitude 362.6 km.
Address comments or questions to:
James E. Byrd - jbyrd@members.vectec.org - 757.864.5961