Something very shiny in the sky tonight at 5.22pm and 6.58pm

It could be the International Space Station or it could be…

By Susan Daly Wednesday 24 Dec 2014, 5:09 PM

Dec 24th 2014, 5:09 PM 31,638 Views 30 Comments

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OUR FRIENDS AT Astronomy Ireland have told us to look skyward tonight TWICE to spot something bright and shiny up among the stars:

5.22pm: Look high in the southwest of the sky, above the moon (and Mars, which is the ‘star’ to the left of the moon)

6.58pm: Look lower in the southwest this time, again near moon and Mars

Parents – you may have heard that this is the International Space Station but we here at TheJournal.ie also hear unconfirmed reports coming in that the item will be reindeer-powered and possibly has a large, jolly man on board. Perhaps your kids will be able to help you figure it out…

Twitter user Declan Varley appears to have found this highly unusual satellite image:

Remember the International Space Station passes over Ireland at 17.24 and 19.00. Or maybe it's You Know Who? pic.twitter.com/nlsTRN4kjD
— Declan Varley (@declanvarley) December 24, 2014

Source: Declan Varley/Twitter

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Something very shiny in the sky tonight at 5.22pm and 6.58pm

It could be the International Space Station or it could be…

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