Nibiru...ISS...But not a star?

Well, I live in Florida and Once in a while (or rather every couple of weeks), the moon decides to come out with no clouds around it. This normally lasts around 1-2 weeks until the moon goes back behind some clouds. So anyhow, for about 7 months I've been seeing what to me was a star. Well I was wrong. I always wanted to ask someone here if anyone else has seen this. Well I know it's not a star because it moved it's position from under the moon to directly to its right. so now my question to ATS is this:

Is the ISS viewable from Coral Springs, Florida? And if it is, is it supposed to be in different locations like that? If it's not the ISS, and not a star...

Here's a kicker too, it's just a dot. Just a REALLY bright dot that you can see near the moon on almost any night. Sometimes it's in different locations, but I always pick my sis up at 8 PM and it's always in the same position but now it was moved. It doesn't move if you sit and watch it for like 30-40 minutes. So I know for a FACT it isn't a star anymore. And if it isn't ISS...

When you observe the ISS it is visibly moving across the sky at quite a speed.

reply to post by Idonthaveabeard


So it's not ISS...or a star...

What you're seeing is a lens flare of swamp gas from a weather balloon trapped in a thermal pocket that is reflecting the light from Venus.

I don't see how you can argue against it being a star while pushing for the idea that it is a planet *not already known about* that is close enough to be seen with the naked eye, to be honest. Tonight I could see Jupiter very clearly in the sky and it was right next to the moon.

reply to post by mr10k


That would be Jupiter.

Originally posted by garbageface
What you're seeing is a lens flare of swamp gas from a weather balloon trapped in a thermal pocket that is reflecting the light from Venus.

I don't see how you can argue against it being a star while pushing for the idea that it is a planet *not already known about* that is close enough to be seen with the naked eye, to be honest. Tonight I could see Jupiter very clearly in the sky and it was right next to the moon.

edit on 9-11-2011 by garbageface because: *not already known about*

I'm not saying it's Nibiru. I'm just saying that it wasn't a star (which Nibiru is lol I just put it there to attract attention I really wanted an answer). I just don't know if stars are supposed to suddenly switch positions relative to the moon

clprime is right....im in florida too and not too far from coral springs, plus i have a star watcher app on my iphone and it is jupiter.

ive learned a lot of cool things and sometimes i dont even need the app.

IT'S JUPITER
2nd line

I was just looking up to the moon and asked myself the same question.Logged in to above top secret and got the answer,Jupiter!
I was getting very curious...

Definitely Jupiter. It has been in the night sky close to the moon for several months now. It really is a beautiful planet, we're lucky to have such a clear consistant view of it.

So It's Jupiter Good to know. I don't really know what planets I can see and where they are but Jupiter looks beautiful from here and the Moon is really nice tonight Thanks all.

reply to post by mr10k

I am so glad someone asked that question...I am on the opposite coast (Englewood) and Sailor Jerry visited with Mr. Cola and I thought that it was his visit that had me "seeing stars"!!! Big effin laughs now. I feel stupid but not so freaked out.

reply to post by mr10k


If you go to heaven-above, you can put in your location and then know when the ISS (and other satellites and known objects) will be visible in your area. In addition, there is a whole sky chart, and you can change the time reference on that chart, such that you can see which planets are visible at what time/date in your area.

happy skywatching!

reply to post by mr10k


here's a kicker, there's over 50 GPS satellites alone that reflect light at night, along with the other 100 + type of satellites currently orbiting our planet, if they flicker and twinkle different colors then its a satellite, if its a dim or bright flicker but not to much color change then its a star or planet, and if its neither then you better call VonHelton cause ya'll both been on drugs to long