International space station: a sight worth getting up early for

Thanks to reporter Candus Thomson for her Maryland Weather Blog about Friday morning's opportunity to see the International Space Station fly over our region ("Get a glimpse of the International Space Station," Dec. 1).

My husband and I went out to see it at 6:33 a.m., and it was beautiful as it crossed the sky.

I was worried that it might be so low on the horizon it might be blocked from view by houses and trees. But that was not the case. In fact, it was quite high, and the reflections from the pre-dawn sunlight made it very visible.

Such fine conditions for viewing the space station are rare, and I am so glad Ms. Thomson provided the information. It was a magnificent sight.

Janet Smith, Ellicott City

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