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Venus is the very bright object shining in the WSW after sunset. Because its altitude is getting higher each evening after sunset, Venus is becoming more noticable. ALSO: If the sky remains clear, one can observe an interesting pass of the Space Station (ISS) this evening, Feb 13. It can be seen coming out of the west at about 7:18 p.m., heading well up into the SW sky. Interestingly, at about 7:21 p.m., just as it reaches nearly overhead (depending on your location ) and reaching its best brightness, ISS, traveling at about 7 km per sec, abruptly enters the edge of Earth's shadow at the station's 385 km altitude and observers onboard ISS experience a very rapid sunset. With binoculars, Earth bound observers can follow the much dimmer ISS for several more seconds as it continues to reflect the reddish glow of sunset light. You can go to this link for more pass details; pick a place nearest you for an up to date schedule http://www.glinx.com/~sherm/iss_pass_schedule.htm Sherman Sherman Williams sherm@glinx.com website: http://www.glinx.com/~sherm
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