When can I see the ISS from Sagamihara?

The next pass over Sagamihara is on Tuesday 10 November at 17:56 GMT+9, rising in the south-southwest. The best times to look are during the dark hours just after dusk and just before dawn, when the station is lit by the Sun while the sky around you is dark.

Which direction does the ISS appear from in Sagamihara?

The International Space Station can rise from any point along the horizon, but most visible passes over Sagamihara begin in the western half of the sky and travel towards the east. Each pass on this page lists the exact rise and set directions.

How bright is the ISS over Sagamihara?

During a high pass the ISS can reach magnitude -3 to -4, brighter than any star or planet. It looks like a steady white dot moving across the sky over a few minutes. It does not blink or have coloured lights, which is how you tell it apart from an aircraft.

Do I need a telescope to see the ISS from Sagamihara?

No. The ISS is easily visible to the naked eye from Sagamihara. A telescope or binoculars are not needed and actually make it harder to follow because the station moves quickly across the sky.

ISS Over Sagamihara Tonight

The next pass of the International Space Station over Sagamihara, Japan will be visible to the naked eye on Tuesday 10 November at 17:56 GMT+9. It rises in the south-southwest and reaches a maximum elevation of 42 degrees above the horizon, a high, bright pass that is easy to spot. The pass lasts about 5 min 30 sec. Look up and you should see a steady, bright white point of light moving smoothly across the sky.

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Next visible ISS passes over Sagamihara

When (local time)	Direction	Max elevation	Visible for	Brightness
Tuesday 10 November 17:56 GMT+9	SSW → NE	42°Very good	5 min 30 sec	Brightmag -2.7
Tuesday 10 November 19:33 GMT+9	W → NE	19°Fair	1 min 10 sec	Faintmag 1.9
Wednesday 11 November 17:09 GMT+9	SSW → ENE	22°Fair	7 min 40 sec	Moderatemag -1.7
Wednesday 11 November 18:45 GMT+9	WSW → NE	30°Good	4 min 10 sec	Faintmag -0.3
Thursday 12 November 17:57 GMT+9	WSW → NE	52°Very good	6 min 30 sec	Brightmag -2.6
Friday 13 November 17:10 GMT+9	SW → NE	82°Excellent	8 min 50 sec	Very brightmag -3.3
Friday 13 November 18:48 GMT+9	W → NE	14°Low	3 min 40 sec	Faintmag 0.3
Saturday 14 November 17:59 GMT+9	W → NE	20°Fair	6 min 20 sec	Moderatemag -1.0
Sunday 15 November 17:11 GMT+9	WSW → NE	30°Good	8 min 40 sec	Moderatemag -1.7
Tuesday 17 November 17:13 GMT+9	W → NE	14°Low	7 min 50 sec	Faintmag -0.6

Showing the next 10 naked-eye visible passes over Sagamihara, in local time (Asia/Tokyo). A more negative magnitude is a brighter pass.

Can you see the ISS from Sagamihara?

Yes. The International Space Station is visible from Sagamihara several times a month, whenever it passes overhead during the hour or two after sunset or before sunrise while it is still catching sunlight against a dark sky. No telescope is needed; the station is one of the brightest objects in the night sky and is easily seen with the unaided eye. Your next good opportunity from Sagamihara is on Tuesday 10 November at around 18:01 GMT+9, when the station climbs to 42 degrees above the horizon.

About the International Space Station

The International Space Station is the largest human-made structure in orbit, about the size of a football pitch and weighing roughly 420 tonnes. It circles the Earth at an altitude of around 420 kilometres and a speed of about 28,000 kilometres per hour, completing one orbit roughly every 90 minutes. That means the crew on board see around 16 sunrises and sunsets every day.

Because the station is so large and its solar panels are so reflective, it shines by reflected sunlight and can become one of the brightest objects in the night sky. It is visible from the ground without any equipment whenever it passes overhead during twilight, when the observer is in darkness but the station high above is still bathed in sunlight.

How to spot the ISS from Sagamihara

Find a spot with a clear view of the sky and as little light pollution as possible. A few minutes before the pass time listed above, look towards the rising direction shown for the pass. You do not need a telescope or binoculars; the station is easily bright enough to see with your eyes alone.

The ISS appears as a steady, bright point of light that glides smoothly across the sky. Unlike an aircraft it has no flashing or coloured lights. A pass lasts only a few minutes, and the station may suddenly fade and disappear partway across the sky as it crosses into the Earth’s shadow, so be ready and keep watching.

Frequently asked questions

When can I see the ISS from Sagamihara?: The next pass over Sagamihara is on Tuesday 10 November at 17:56 GMT+9, rising in the south-southwest. The best times to look are during the dark hours just after dusk and just before dawn, when the station is lit by the Sun while the sky around you is dark.
Which direction does the ISS appear from in Sagamihara?: The International Space Station can rise from any point along the horizon, but most visible passes over Sagamihara begin in the western half of the sky and travel towards the east. Each pass on this page lists the exact rise and set directions.
How bright is the ISS over Sagamihara?: During a high pass the ISS can reach magnitude -3 to -4, brighter than any star or planet. It looks like a steady white dot moving across the sky over a few minutes. It does not blink or have coloured lights, which is how you tell it apart from an aircraft.
Do I need a telescope to see the ISS from Sagamihara?: No. The ISS is easily visible to the naked eye from Sagamihara. A telescope or binoculars are not needed and actually make it harder to follow because the station moves quickly across the sky.

ISS Over Sagamihara Tonight

Next visible ISS passes over Sagamihara

Can you see the ISS from Sagamihara?

About the International Space Station

How to spot the ISS from Sagamihara

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