Tonight, you have a rare chance to spot Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla as he passes overhead aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Group Captain Shukla is orbiting Earth at 28,000 km/h and is currently in his final days aboard the ISS as part of the Axiom-4 mission.
The ISS will fly over Indian skies this evening, appearing as a bright, steady dot moving quickly across the twilight sky. You don’t need a telescope just a clear sky and good timing.
To know exactly when and where to look, download the free NASA Spot the Station or ISS Detector apps. These tools give you real-time alerts, directions, and even augmented reality guidance to track the station.
The best viewing time is shortly after sunset or before sunrise. That’s when the Sun reflects off the ISS, making it visible against the darkening sky.
While floating in zero gravity, Shukla took part in an experiment to grow moong and methi seeds aboard the station. His work studies how microgravity affects germination and early plant development. After returning to Earth, researchers will grow the seeds across generations to study genetic and nutritional changes.
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This flyover is more than just a visual treat it’s a moment of national pride. Shukla represents India’s expanding space presence. Just weeks ago, he told Prime Minister Modi that “from space, you don’t see borders, only a united Earth. Bharat looks grand.”
So, step outside tonight. Look up. Spot the station. Wave to Shukla. You’re witnessing a piece of India’s cosmic leap
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