ISSINFO.NET

Next Satellite Pass Over Your Location

Enter (or auto-detect) your coordinates to calculate the next visible pass of the ISS, Tiangong or Hubble Space Telescope over you. Choose your satellite below, and we'll model lighting to distinguish visually observable passes from daylight radio-only passes.

Need the live map instead? Visit the Live Satellite Tracker for real-time positions, orbit paths and speed, then come back here to plan your viewing.

Your coordinates are remembered for next time. Use 📍 Use My Location for automatic detection, or enter them manually. The URL also updates so you can bookmark it for instant access.

Next Pass FAQs

How do you determine a visible pass?

The station must be sunlit while your observing point is in darkness or twilight. We compute solar elevation for both you and the ISS at each second of a pass.

What defines pass quality?

Higher maximum elevation, longer duration, and brighter (more negative) magnitude values increase quality; we label the best combinations as “Great Pass!”

Why are there no visible passes right now?

All passes in the next several days may occur in daylight. Try again in a few days; the timing of evening and dawn passes shifts earlier daily.

How accurate are the times?

Predictions generally match official sources within seconds. Atmospheric drag and orbital adjustments can introduce small shifts; re-check close to viewing time.

What should I look for?

The ISS appears as a bright, fast-moving white point with steady brightness (no flashing). It rises in the indicated start direction, peaks near max elevation, then fades toward the end direction.

Can I bookmark my location?

Yes! After entering your coordinates and fetching passes, the page URL updates to include your lat/lon (e.g. ?lat=-37.86554&lon=144.76532). Bookmark that URL and passes will load automatically every time you visit.