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I saw NOAA-18. I tuned off the lights and then, like magic, mid-pass, a white dot appeared almost directly overhead. I could keep eyes on it for several minutes. The satellite glided across the sky, so much faster than I had imagine. It makes sense, that the satellite appears to accelerate when directly overhead and then slow down as it approaches the horizon. Despite this logic, I had always imagined it moving at a constant speed, like the hand of a clock. I am twitching with excitement.
Date
14 May 2024 22:49:02Location
On my balcony, WienCountry or Territory
AustriaName
Soph DyerSatellite
NOAA-18Radio Callsign
M6NYX
Latitute / Longitude
48.2212, 16.3341
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