Glasgow youngsters will have the rare opportunity to see 'Santa's sleigh' in the sky on Christmas eve.

For the international space station will be visible in Glasgow's sky on Wednesday, December 24 at 5.22pm for around three minutes.

NASA's Spot the Station service lists upcoming sighting opportunities for thousands of locations worldwide - and this Christmas eve, the third brightest object in the sky will pass through Glasgow.

The sighting gives Glasgow residents an opportunity to create a little magic for youngsters across the city.

A Facebook page has been set up to mark the occasion, and full viewings and co-ordinates are available here.