I'd like to add that it's really easy to find satellites, so I encourage people to try it. I can usually spot one in about half an hour (though my viewing condi

I'd like to add that it's really easy to find satellites, so I encourage people to try it. I can usually spot one in about half an hour (though my viewing conditions are about as good as they can be in a city, YMMV). Shortly after sundown or before sunrise is the easiest time, but I've found them at other times of night too. If I find myself outside at night, I try to spend at least a couple minutes looking for them (or whatever else there is to see, shooting stars, interesting clouds, Zodiacal lights, ...). You'd be surprised how much you can see if you spend a couple minutes regularly over a long period of time, especially relative to the minimal effort involved. (That being the thesis of the blog post.)