The International Space Station can be seen in the early morning sky above the Tri-Cities through Feb. 17 on days when the weather clears.
It will appear as a a steady white pinpoint of light moving slowly across the sky from less than a minute to as long as five minutes. Binoculars may offer a slightly better view.
It should be visible at various times from 4:44 a.m. to 6:44 a.m. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has posted a daily schedule at tinyurl.com/zw8pm .
For additional information, go to tinyurl.com/fvdjr.
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