we did this last year, but saw a facebook post the other day suggesting that instead of saying that this is santa, why dont we celebrate the fact that for the first time we have a brit on board the iss and tell our kids what the light really is, trying to fuel their interest in science and space. seems a great idea to me.

Where did you go, its always on time, we just step outside a minute before its due, its gone in about 30 seconds and then back indoors

Here's the NASA link with all the times - the link is for Norwich, but you can change it.

http://spotthestation.nasa.gov/sightings/view.cfm?country=United_Kingdom®ion=England&city=Norwich#.VnGOojbLh9R

It will also be passing over the UK twice every evening up until then. So you don't have to wait to see it.

I was told its going over at 4.22 & 5.58 today ?

Here's the NASA link with all the times - the link is for Norwich, but you can change it.

http://spotthestation.nasa.gov/sightings/view.cfm?country=United_Kingdom®ion=England&city=Norwich#.VnGOojbLh9R

Thanks, we did that last year as well

Oh, I see what's happened. :-D

Cracking deal! good tip(_;)

Thats great, who has seennthis before and do you actually see santa in his sleigh. haha only joking but what do you see?

It's a very bright white light travelling a little bit faster than a plane across the sky. It's brighter than the stars and doesn't have flashing red/green lights like an aircraft would have.