How bright does the ISS actually appear when going overhead? Brighter than Venus?

Ya, I'd say brighter than venus. But then again, where I am, I really can't see the stars at night. I did see the ISS though. And it's quite easy to spot since it's moving across the sky. The problem is, you need to be looking up at the right time. If you've got a chance to see, you better be looking because it's not gonna be up there much longer, or so I've heard.