Anyone along a thin strip just a few kilometres wide from Kenmare, Co. Kerry to Dalkey, Co. Dublin should see the International Space Station pass in front of the Moon on Christmas Eve at 5:12pm Although we have predicted this before, only one person in Ireland has ever seen I.S.S. cross the Moon since it was launched in 1998 and that is Martin Brady in Co. Tipperary who lays out Astronomy Ireland's magazine. Maybe this will change on Christmas Eve? Of course, everyone near the line will get to see I.S.S. pass quite close to the Moon at 5:12pm so we encourage everyone to watch carefully, and email ISS@astronomy.ie if you see it please (you can also TEXT 086 081 99 86) I.S.S. will pass near the Moon every night after that also, until Dec. 30 inclusive. And you will still be able to see I.S.S. blaze across the sky every evening until Jan. 3rd. Our Astronomy Shop will be open until 6pm Christmas Eve and then closes until 9:30am December 28 but we will be updating our Newsline every day over the Christmas Period if you want to get the prediction for when and where to see I.S.S. pass in front of the Moon on 1550-111-442 (calls cost 95cent/minute but it's a short call). Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! P.S. Don't forget our Radio Show every Tuesday online www.astronomy.ie/AIRS including Dec. 26. And book now for Scotland's Astronomer Royal (and magician) Lecture or DVD at www.astronomy.ie on Jan. 8. ASTRONOMY IRELAND - for telescopes and information www.astronomy.ie or call (01) 847 0777