Which direction do I look for the ISS from Athens?

Face WNW at the pass start time; the station climbs to about 18° and sets toward the NNE. It looks like a steady, fast-moving bright star with no flashing lights.

How bright is the ISS?

The ISS is one of the brightest objects in the night sky — often brighter than any star or planet on a high overhead pass (magnitude −2 to −3.5). It's easily seen even from bright cities.

Is the ISS visible from Athens tonight? Pass times & directions

Q: Is the ISS visible from Athens tonight?

The next visible ISS pass from Athens is at 9:23 PM on Friday, Sep 11, rising in the WNW and reaching 18° above the horizon.

Friday, Sep 11

1 visible pass

9:23 PM18° max

Appears WNW · disappears NNE · 4 min · mag -1.1

Saturday, Sep 12

1 visible pass

8:35 PM26° max

Appears W · disappears NNE · 5 min · mag -1.4

Sunday, Sep 13

1 visible pass

9:27 PM11° max

Appears NNW · disappears N · 2 min · mag -0.9

Monday, Sep 14

1 visible pass

8:38 PM14° max

Appears NW · disappears N · 3 min · mag -1

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Is the ISS visible from Athens?

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

Is the ISS visible from Athens?

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

1 visible pass