ISS trail captured from Bortle 5/6 sky — Nikon D3100 + 18–55mm

This was taken during a partially cloudy night — the ISS was bright enough to cut through the clouds and still leave a clean trail.

Gear & Settings:

Nikon D3100

18–55mm kit lens @ 55mm

ISO 1600

4s exposure

f/5.6

No tracker

No Stacking

This was a completely unplanned shot — I noticed the ISS suddenly moving across the sky and had to react quickly, so I went with a short exposure to capture the pass at the moment.

feedback appreciated.

by om_1557

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