Despite its increased size the International Space Station is still not a true "daylight " object. However with optical aid it can be seen , even on a midsummer's afternoon. Click >> to replay the video seen here in near real time.
First glimpse of new array in daylight June 29 2007 A lucky break , clear skies and our first daylight view of the newly fitted starboard array Transit time 14.23 GMT Orbit 49272.5Altitude= 61.0° Distance=385 km Mag 0.7 FOV approx 7 arc minutes.
My notes from June 29 2007 read