Calculated 2002.05.08 @ 21:51:05 (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 2002.05.17, sunset occurs at 8:10 p.m., civil twilight begins at 8:45 p.m.
A graphic example of how to interpet transit predictions is available to assist in understanding the descriptions that are listed below.
(SEASAT 1) Friday, 2002.05.17. A north to west transit
from 9:13:04 to 9:17:52 p.m. Peak elevation will occur in the
northwestern sky at 9:15:28, 32 degrees above the horizon.
Orbital altitude 754.3 km.
(SEASAT 1) Wednesday, 2002.05.22. A north to southwest transit
from 9:10:28 to 9:16:28 p.m. Peak elevation will occur in the
northwestern sky at 9:13:40, 59 degrees above the horizon.
Orbital altitude 753.8 km.
(SEASAT 1) Monday, 2002.05.27. A northeast to south transit
from 9:08:28 to 9:14:52 p.m. Peak elevation will occur in the
southeastern sky at 9:11:40, 74 degrees above the horizon.
Orbital altitude 753.4 km.
(SEASAT 1) Saturday, 2002.06.01. A northeast to south transit
from 9:06:52 to 9:12:04 p.m. Peak elevation will occur in the
southeastern sky at 9:09:40, 39 degrees above the horizon.
Orbital altitude 753.1 km.
(SEASAT 1) Thursday, 2002.06.06. AN east to southeast transit
from 9:06:40 to 9:07:52 p.m. Peak elevation will occur in the
southeastern sky at 9:07:28, 21 degrees above the horizon.
Orbital altitude 752.9 km.
Address comments or questions to:
James E. Byrd - jbyrd@members.vectec.org - 757.864.5961