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Don't blink - International Space Station passing in front of the Moon

Don't blink - International Space Station passing in front of the Moon

  • 03.11.2020

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The International Space Station (ISS) sometimes flies in front of the Sun and the Moon. I had successfully taken photos of the ISS transiting the Moon on the morning of October 12 this year in Kwun Tong, which only lasted ~0.3 seconds. The silhouette of the ISS can even be seen in the photo!

It is predicted that another ISS transit will occur at ~22:47 on November 5 (Thursday). At that time, people in parts of the New Territories West (such as Tsuen Wan, Kwai Chung and Tsing Yu), Cheung Chau, Lantau Island and Peng Chau will be able to observe it with binoculars at places with an unobstructed view in the direction of east-northeast. This transit will last about 1.9 seconds. You may find information on exactly when and where the transit will happen from https://transit-finder.com/

Please visit the Space Museum's Instagram for the video I took in October which shows the ISS pass and how quick it was. Don't blink or you will miss it! https://www.instagram.com/p/CHIcunBAStX/

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