UFOs over Cincinnati this weekend? Don't be alarmed. It's not aliens, but it's pretty cool

Dean Regas
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When you are outside at night during Memorial Day weekend, don't be surprised to see a UFO in the sky. It's not aliens, it's the International Space Station (ISS) and it will fly over the Cincinnati area five times between Friday and Monday nights.

The ISS circles the Earth about every 90 minutes, and you can sometimes spy it right after sunset or just before sunrise. But if you see it, it is unmistakable. From Earth, the ISS looks like a very bright, non-twinkling star that slowly moves across the sky. During the passes this weekend, the ISS will easily outshine even the brightest stars. Currently, there are seven astronauts aboard the ISS including four Americans and three Russians.

Here's how to spot the flybys this weekend.

The International Space Station flyby during the northern lights in 2024.
The International Space Station flyby during the northern lights in 2024.

International Space Station passes over Cincinnati May 24-27

Your time may vary based on your location.

  • May 24: 9:52-9:58 p.m., low in the northern sky.

  • May 24: (second pass) 11:29-11:31 p.m., face northwest.

  • May 25: 10:39-10:43 p.m., face north-northwest.

  • May 26: 9:49-9:55 p.m., face north.

  • May 27: 10:35-10:39 p.m., face southwest.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: How to spot 5 International Space Station (ISS) flybys this weekend