Views from space

As I have stated before I am a science nut, so here are some links to images taken by astronauts in the International Space Station.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1329943/Female-astronaut-looks-Earth-window-space-station.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1328600/Space-Station-photos-Earth-reveal-spectacular-light-show.html

Also you can also wave to them as they pass over, visit:

http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata/sightings/cities/skywatch.cgi?country=United+States

Select your state then city and see when they are orbiting over your area.  Here is the next best time to view the ISS in Kansas City, just before sunrise or after sunset is the best time it will be brighter than Venus.

Date and Time           Duration (MIN)   Max Elev (DEG)   Approach            Departure
Sat Nov 27/06:22 AM       4                  62                     16 above WSW   16 above NE
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