Which direction do I look for the ISS from Auckland?

Face NNE at the pass start time; the station climbs to about 13° and sets toward the ENE. 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 Auckland tonight? Pass times & directions

Q: Is the ISS visible from Auckland tonight?

The next visible ISS pass from Auckland is at 5:31 AM on Saturday, Sep 12, rising in the NNE and reaching 13° above the horizon.

Saturday, Sep 12

1 visible pass

5:31 AM13° max

Appears NNE · disappears ENE · 3 min · mag -0.9

Monday, Sep 14

1 visible pass

5:31 AM43° max

Appears NNW · disappears ESE · 6 min · mag -1.9

Tuesday, Sep 15

1 visible pass

4:45 AM24° max

Appears N · disappears E · 4 min · mag -1.3

Wednesday, Sep 16

2 visible passes

4:00 AM13° max

Appears ENE · disappears ENE · 1 min · mag -0.9

5:33 AM53° max

Appears WNW · disappears SE · 6 min · mag -2.3

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Is the ISS visible from Auckland?

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

2 visible passes

Is the ISS visible from Auckland?

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

2 visible passes