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SatelliteTHU Nov 12 · 1:11 PM · in 1d 22hCurated calendar
Tiangong Station Pass
China’s space station makes a bright evening crossing.
When & where to look
Appears1:11 PMWest horizon
Highest point1:14 PM41° elevation
Disappears1:16 PMEnters shadow / sets
The Tiangong space station crosses the western sky at magnitude -0.8 — brighter than most stars, though dimmer than the ISS. It peaks at 41° elevation during a comfortable five-minute evening pass, a single steady light with a crew of three aboard.
Field notes
- 01Easy naked-eye target, even from the city.
- 02It moves at roughly the apparent speed of a high aircraft — but silent and steady.
- 03Compare its brightness with nearby stars to calibrate your sense of magnitude.
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