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You see the International space station at night because it reflects sunlight back to earth.

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Why can we see the international space station at night?

because we connect each other


Where and when can you see the International Space Station?

The International Space Station is visible from different locations on Earth at various times. You can check sighting opportunities in your area on websites like NASA's spot the station tool or apps like ISS Tracker. It appears as a fast-moving bright light in the sky and is best seen at dawn or dusk when the station is illuminated by the Sun but the observer is in darkness.


What direction is the space station?

If you mean which direction do I look to see the Space Station the answer is it depends. The Space Station is orbiting at 17,500 miles per hour so it's not going to appear stationary. You cannot see the Space Station during the daytime because the sky is too bright, and you cannot see it in the middle of the night because it's too close to the Earth to catch any reflected light from the sun. Which leaves right before sunrise and right after sunset as the only viewing opportunities and of course it has to be in your area. NASA has a website where you can findout what's visible from your location and when


Can you see a satellite in the sky at night?

Yes, some are visible. The Space Station is one of them.


How many times a day do astronauts see the sunrise from the international space station?

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station experience 16 sunrises and sunsets every 24 hours due to its orbit around Earth. This rapid cycle of day and night occurs because the station orbits Earth approximately once every 90 minutes.

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Why can we see the international space station at night?

because we connect each other


Is it possible to see the space station at night from the earth?

With the naked eye or any normal domestic aid - no.


When can you see the space station in the sky?

You can never see the I.S.S. from Earth, only in space.


Can you see in outer space?

Yes,at night when the sun is gone, there is no light to hide space so we see space at night.


What can you see at the international space station?

nothing


What was the Hubble space station used for?

the hubble space station is used to see some new things happening in universe


Where and when can you see the International Space Station?

The International Space Station is visible from different locations on Earth at various times. You can check sighting opportunities in your area on websites like NASA's spot the station tool or apps like ISS Tracker. It appears as a fast-moving bright light in the sky and is best seen at dawn or dusk when the station is illuminated by the Sun but the observer is in darkness.


What direction is the space station?

If you mean which direction do I look to see the Space Station the answer is it depends. The Space Station is orbiting at 17,500 miles per hour so it's not going to appear stationary. You cannot see the Space Station during the daytime because the sky is too bright, and you cannot see it in the middle of the night because it's too close to the Earth to catch any reflected light from the sun. Which leaves right before sunrise and right after sunset as the only viewing opportunities and of course it has to be in your area. NASA has a website where you can findout what's visible from your location and when


Can you see a satellite in the sky at night?

Yes, some are visible. The Space Station is one of them.


Can I see the space station every day?

It depends where you live.


Can You see the space station on night sky the apple app?

Yes you can it is labelled as the 'ISS' when satellite mode is turned on. I believe it will be even easier to identify it in the new version which is out soon.


How many times a day do astronauts see the sunrise from the international space station?

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station experience 16 sunrises and sunsets every 24 hours due to its orbit around Earth. This rapid cycle of day and night occurs because the station orbits Earth approximately once every 90 minutes.