2023-11-15 03:26:00
2023/11/15 12:26 Weather News
According to JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), the International Space Station (ISS)/Kibo will pass near Japan from around 18:23 today, November 15th (Wednesday).
Look for the International Space Station.
*The information listed is a guideline for when it will start to be visible. It will pass over the sky in a few minutes from this time and will be observable with the naked eye.
What’s the weather like?
18:00 Weather distribution forecast
It will be sunny in many places tonight, and there will be opportunities to observe the ISS in many places.However, clouds tend to spread over parts of Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, and Hokuriku, so observation may be difficult.
It gets cold when the sun goes down, so make sure to dress warmly when you go outside.
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Observation points
When the International Space Station passes over the sky following sunset or before sunrise, the brightest point, like a star, appears to move slowly at first, then faster as it approaches the zenith.
Under good conditions, the International Space Station can be as bright as a -2nd magnitude star (approximately 15 times the standard for a 1st magnitude star).It is easy to spot in the city, and if the direction and elevation angle are right, you can easily see it in a park or on your balcony. You can
If you want to be sure of spotting it, we recommend a place with as much open sky as possible and few tall buildings nearby.
What is International Space Station/Kibo?
Photo with the shutter open for a few minutes (September 14, 2023)
The International Space Station (ISS) is the largest space facility in human history, built approximately 400 km above the ground.The International Space Station (ISS) project is a project that utilizes a special environment to conduct experiments and research in space, as well as observe the Earth and celestial bodies.
(Source: JAXA)
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