Catch a Glimpse of the ISS: When and Where to Look Up

The International Space Station orbits Earth about every 90 minutes and is often visible at dawn or dusk when it reflects sunlight. It can be seen with the naked eye (binoculars help) as a bright, fast-moving point across the sky. For precise times and locations of passes, use NASA's Spot the Station app or the European Space Agency's online tracker. The ISS is a bright marker in the night sky and continues to host astronauts and international research.