ISS Lunar transit

[Hypernova]

I have just been out with the 'scope observing the very nice conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter which is currently due south. I noted that there was an ISS pass scheduled for tonight but I decided not to bother imaging it.

I was watching this transit and I noticed it was heading straight towards the moon so I pointed the finder at the moon and went to the eyepiece before the space station got there.

I then saw the absolutely amazing sight of the ISS, with it's solar panels in full view, pass straight across the surface of the Moon!!!

It only lasted a second or two but it was an awe-inspiring sight, I am glad I dragged myself out to view it. Next time one of those transits is forecast I will attempt to image it, though it might be tricky with the small FOV of my webcam, I will have to chose the point on the moon carefully.

[paraman]

I have just been out with the 'scope observing the very nice conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter which is currently due south. I noted that there was an ISS pass scheduled for tonight but I decided not to bother imaging it.

I was watching this transit and I noticed it was heading straight towards the moon so I pointed the finder at the moon and went to the eyepiece before the space station got there.

I then saw the absolutely amazing sight of the ISS, with it's solar panels in full view, pass straight across the surface of the Moon!!!

It only lasted a second or two but it was an awe-inspiring sight, I am glad I dragged myself out to view it. Next time one of those transits is forecast I will attempt to image it, though it might be tricky with the small FOV of my webcam, I will have to chose the point on the moon carefully.

I was lucky enough to remember that the transit was due and managed to let my wife and son see it.

[kniclander]

awesome. i happened to glance up and see the ISS but missed the transit.

[philj]

Wow, that must have been a spectacular sight. Ive caught jets in the fov before but the ISS would be a real catch

Philj

[Moonshane]

NOOOOO. I didn't look before I left work and missed this - would have been amazing!

[magic77]

That sounds like a sight to remember...When will the next ISS Lunar Transit be?..Wheres a good place to find out?...

[lukebl]

That sounds like a sight to remember...When will the next ISS Lunar Transit be?..Wheres a good place to find out?...

Calsky is the place.

[Mikea]

Well done! Can't see a blinkin' thing here except rain and clouds!