Archive · 24 Dec 2025

ISS to Glow Like Santa's Sleigh

ISS to Glow Like Santa's Sleigh

This Christmas, you can see the International Space Station (ISS) shining brightly in the sky, like a moving star.

The ISS orbits Earth every 90 minutes and, when the sunlight hits it just right, it becomes one of the brightest objects in the sky.

You don't need a telescope to see it; just a clear view of the horizon and knowing when to look up.

In cities like New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, and Rome, the ISS will be visible for a few minutes on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning.

It's a cool way to celebrate the holidays and see a bit of human achievement in space.

If you're in the right place, you might see the ISS glowing like a festive beacon in the sky.

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