Heavens-Above
Tells you exactly when the space station will pass over your garden, and which direction to look.
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How to get the most from it
Heavens-Above sits in Space & Scale under Learn, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful and brainy.
About this category: Space, deep time and the size of things. Every site here exists to give you the one thing a textbook diagram cannot: actual scale.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Getting something practical done
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Heavens-Above: quick answers
Is Heavens-Above free?
Yes. Heavens-Above is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Heavens-Above?
No. You can use Heavens-Above without signing up for anything.
Does Heavens-Above work on a phone?
Yes. Heavens-Above works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Heavens-Above safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Heavens-Above take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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