ALEXANDRIA, VA—As the International Space Station orbits the Earth, it is visible to the naked eye during certain times of the day around DC and Virginia. But Wednesday is a special occasion, because the conditions will make for an ideal viewing.

In the District of Columbia, it's visible for about four minutes around 5:34 p.m, according to NASA. Viewers can look for it 36 degrees southwest until it disappears 13 degrees northeast. NASA recommends using a compass to help determine the correct direction. At the peak, it will appear 85 degrees above the horizon.