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Yes, especially if you are in an area away from city lights. Each clear night it is possible to see at least several of the orbiting satellites passing overhead. Moonless nights are best. The satellites look like a star but move at a regular pace, unlike a meteor which comes and goes very quickly. There are also geostationary satellites that don't appear to move, but they are very difficult to distinguish from the stars.

It is possible to know the times at which a specific satellite will pass over your area and that also includes the sightings of Hubble, ISS and Shuttle - if on a mission. Go to the link below (Skywatch - NASA - Orbital Tracking) and click on 'sighting opportunities' and follow the instructions. It helps if you know your map co-ordinates, unless you live in a major city.

It is also possible to see flares from the Iridium satellites.

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