The skies miraculously open up for me...

After clouds and rain most of the evening, everything cleared up nicely around 10 pm. Two satellites were proceeding through the same part of the sky just minutes apart -- I was able to pick up the Cosmos 1222 Rocket and Cosmos 1862. Both were passing through Bootes, which is rapidly becoming my favorite summer constellation. I had previously spotted Cosmos 1222, so with the rocket I guess I have the whole thing! Onward and upward!

Finally!

It seems like forever since I was able to get out and do some satellite hunting but tonight was a gorgeous night and I was able to get outside a bit. It turned out to be a successful night, with a sighting of Cosmos 1484 zipping past the Big Dipper. I missed a shot at Cosmos 1782 passing by Bootes -- my lack of familiarity with the summer sky continues to haunt me. I'm becoming more familiar with it but still have a way to go. Winter is easier since Orion always gives such a good starting point for most of the satellites.