Nine days ago (2000 Jan 08/04:05 UTC) we observed ETS-6 (23230=94-056A) flashing feebly (6th magnitude max) just before shadow entry whereas, apparently, almost every one else who looked for it saw brilliant naked eye flashes. This evening, despite the brightening moon, we wish to try again; this object will pass just below Orion's feet on its way to shadow entry about 22:42 EST (03:42 UTC on Jan 17) a few degrees from Sirius. My question is at what point should we "expect" to see these fabled bright flashes? Our local weather forecast is for cold temperatures and, with the moon "contaminating" the sky, it's not the kind of night to sit outside for any length of time. If the earlier brightenings were so easily visible in, say, Maryland, which is not much south of us, logic (?) would imply that we ought to be able to see such a show up here. Thanks in advance for any advice. Clear and dark skies! Ed and Darlene Light Lakewood, NJ, USA 40.1072 N, 074.2317 W, 69 ft ----------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe from SeeSat-L by sending a message with 'unsubscribe' in the SUBJECT to SeeSat-L-request@lists.satellite.eu.org http://www2.satellite.eu.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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