Calculated 2003.03.11 @ 14:54:25 (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 2003.03.11, sunset occurs at 06:15 p.m., civil twilight begins at 6:42 p.m.
A graphic example of how to interpet transit predictions is available to assist in understanding the descriptions that are listed below.
(UARS) Tuesday, 2003.03.11. A northwest to southeast transit
from 7:06:12 to 7:11:00 p.m. Peak elevation will occur in the
eastern sky at 7:08:36, 85 degrees above the horizon.
Orbital altitude 556.1 km.
(UARS) Wednesday, 2003.03.12. A northwest to southeast transit
from 7:03:48 to 7:08:12 p.m. Peak elevation will occur in the
southwestern sky at 7:05:48, 58 degrees above the horizon.
Orbital altitude 556.2 km.
(UARS) Thursday, 2003.03.13. A west to south transit
from 7:01:36 to 7:05:12 p.m. Peak elevation will occur in the
southwestern sky at 7:03:36, 37 degrees above the horizon.
Orbital altitude 556.2 km.
(UARS) Friday, 2003.03.14. A west to southwest transit
from 6:59:48 to 7:01:48 p.m. Peak elevation will occur in the
southwestern sky at 7:01:00, 24 degrees above the horizon.
Orbital altitude 556.2 km.
Address comments or questions to:
James E. Byrd - jbyrd@members.vectec.org - 757.864.5961