ISS And Space Shuttle Sighting Opportunity ::

The best sighting opportunity for Camden and Columbia will be Monday, Sept 7, at 8:50 pm and the sighting will last for 5 minutes. This should be especially bright since the shuttle is docked with the space station.

They will approach from 10 degrees above the West Southwest horizon and reach a maximum elevation of 42 degrees so they will pass almost directly overhead. They will depart to 10 degrees over the North Northeast horizon.

Those in other parts of the country can check the schedule in your area at NASA's Human Spaceflight web site.

Here in Huntsville they will pass almost directly overhead. I'm glad I double checked the information because I had almost posted the information for Huntsville.

Looking at the schedule once again I see another good opportunity for Camden and Columbia Sunday evening, the 6th, at 8:25pm. Once again a 5 minute duration with a maximum elevation of 36 degrees. ISS and Discovery will approach from 11 degrees above the South Southwest horizon and depart at 13 degrees above the East Northeast horizon.