"Spotting Santa's Sleigh: Your Guide to Viewing the ISS Overhead This Christmas"
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The International Space Station (ISS) was visible over London on Christmas morning and can be spotted globally with the help of NASA's Spot The Station tool. This online resource allows users to find when the ISS will be visible in their area by entering their location, providing details on the exact position and duration of visibility. The ISS, traveling at 5 miles per second, completes an orbit every 90 minutes, offering frequent opportunities for sightings, especially around sunrise in areas with low light pollution.
Topics:science##internationalspacestation#issorbit#nasa#science-and-technology#spacesighting#spotthestation
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