The International Space Station, or ISS, has been floating around above the Earth since 1998, and this week is a particularly good time to look up and catch it as it flies over the Rockford area multiple times.
Chinese space technology isn't yet on par with that of the West, but they see this as a big milestone on their journey to progress on the world stage--quickly.
Nothing will put you in your place like a good show from outer space. One time about a decade ago, we had the rare chance to see the northern lights in the stateline area. I have always wanted to see them, but never had. That night, I forgot about the opportunity and went to bed...
Nothing makes you feel small than seeing celestial event. An eclipse, Aurora Borealis, or garbage thrown from a passing UFO. When you see something flash and burn across the night sky your first reaction is to say, "Oooooooooohhhh", followed by making a wish...