Great stargazing night ahead, when to see the International Space Station pass over Michigan – MLive.com

Stargazers across Michigan will have a few fun things to seek out Sunday night as they turn their eyes to the sky.

With clouds moving in on Monday, this might be your only night to view with nearly full Pink Supermoon. Its the third supermoon of the year, and some say its expected to be the largest yet. It wont be full until Tuesday, but it should look pretty good tonight.

Another treat for night sky lovers is the chance to see the ISS glide overhead for about 4 minutes.

Mostly clear skies tonight will give northern Michigan one last shot at seeing the International Space Station this weekend! National Weather Service meteorologists in Gaylord posted on their Facebook page today. To check viewing times for your city: https://spotthestation.nasa.gov/sightings/index.cfm

Look lower in the southwestern sky about 9:18 p.m.

Need some help finding the ISS? Download a free star-finder app like Sky View Lite on your phone, then hold your phone up to that section of the sky around that time. A little space station icon will show you where it is.

Night sky apps like that are also a great way to get kids involved in spotting constellations and planets.

A little note on this weeks Full Pink Supermoon: it wont actually look pink. Its name comes from the early pink-colored phlox flowers that tend to bloom in the eastern United States around this time in spring.

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