It's a Bird - It's A Plane - It's the International Space Station!

If you've never seen the International Space Station flying 220 miles overhead, this is the week to do so. The station will be in almost constant sunlight from Wednesday through Friday, offering an incredible view to sky gazers across the country.

In Whitefish Bay, sightings have already been possible, but there are plenty more to come. In all cases, it will appear similar to a plane but traveling at a much higher rate of speed. Clear skies Thursday will also make conditions ideal.

Here are the dates and times in the upcoming week to check it out (each lasts about 3-4 minutes):

Thursday June 21  - 9:08 p.m. coming from the NNW
Thursday, June 21 - 10:42 p.m. coming from the WNW
Friday June 22  - 9:51 p.m. coming from the WNW
Saturday, June 23 - 10:32 coming from the west
Sunday June 24 - 9:39 p.m. coming from the west
Tuesday, Jun 26 - 9:27 p.m. coming from the west  

In order to find out when the station will be visible over other cities, visit:

http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/sightings

The International Space Station is a unique partnership between the space agencies of the United States, Russia, Japan, Canada and Europe and  celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Seventeen crews have lived aboard the orbiting complex since 2000, including the current crew of three. Station residents have conducted important scientific experiments and gathered data to help assist future missions to the moon and Mars.

For more information about the International Space Station and its crew, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/station