The US Navy’s first attempt to hit malfunctioning spy satellite USA 193 with a missile could come around 5:30 p.m. Hawaii time on Wednesday Feb. 20th (0330 UT, Feb. 21st) during the lunar eclipse. This is based on an air traffic advisory warning pilots to steer clear of a patch of Pacific Ocean near Hawaii just when USA 193 is due to pass overhead.
Until the satellite is shot down, it remains visible to casual sky watchers during evening passes over US and Canadian towns and cities; experienced observers say the decaying satellite is sometimes as bright as the stars of Orion, making it an easy target for unaided eyes and off-the-shelf digital cameras. Details, photos and more information are available at SpaceWeather.com.
SOURCE: SpaceWeather.com
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