SIGHTINGS: Above Alki; across Elliott Bay

Thanks for the photos, both sent this afternoon:

ISS OVER ALKI: The photo is from Steven Rice, who explains, “This was around 6:15 pm. The International Space Station was visible for well over 5 minutes (moving from right to left) and reached a height of 48°. I also noticed the sandbags in place awaiting the coming tides.” If for some reason there’s a break in the clouds tonight or tomorrow, here are the next ISS-viewing opportunities over Seattle.

DUCK ACROSS THE BAY: That photo is from a texter who looked across Elliott Bay from West Seattle and spotted the giant “rubber duck” atop the Lumen Field Event Center, where the 61-foot-tall duck has been placed as a promotion for the upcoming Seattle Boat Show.

5 Replies to "SIGHTINGS: Above Alki; across Elliott Bay"

  • bill January 30, 2025 (7:54 pm)

    I biked past the duck a day ago. Just saw the head looming over lower buildings on 4th. Made me think of the Pillsbury Dough Boy in Ghostbusters.

    • Chuck February 1, 2025 (10:06 am)

      It wasn’t the Dough Boy. It was a giant marshmallow man!

  • Kbeau January 30, 2025 (10:10 pm)

    Got a good shot on my way to work today. Made me smile.

  • Russ Hester January 30, 2025 (10:36 pm)

    Very funny Bill

  • CW January 31, 2025 (6:22 am)

    Saw this on Tuesday on my way downtown and wondered what it was. Thanks WSB!

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