This Christmas, keep an eye out for "Santa's sleigh" zipping silently across the pre-dawn sky—it's actually the International Space Station gleaming like a super-bright star! On December 24 and 25, early birds in North America and Europe can catch these quick flybys (just a few minutes each) with the naked eye—no telescope required, and no blinking lights or trails like a plane.

Grab a coffee, bundle up, and step outside around dawn (times vary by city, e.g., ~6-7 a.m. in places like New York, London, or Chicago—check NASA's Spot the Station for your location). It's a fun, magical mix-up that's perfect for convincing yourself that Santa's making a high-tech test run! Weather permitting, of course. 😉

Link to article: https://www.space.com/stargazing/santas-sleigh-or-the-international-space-station-how-to-spot-a-bright-christmas-flyby-dec-24-and-25