Which direction do I look for the ISS from Cape Canaveral?

Face NNW at the pass start time; the station climbs to about 52° 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 Cape Canaveral tonight? Pass times & directions

Q: Is the ISS visible from Cape Canaveral tonight?

The next visible ISS pass from Cape Canaveral is at 9:53 PM on Sunday, Jul 26, rising in the NNW and reaching 52° above the horizon.

Sunday, Jul 26

1 visible pass

9:53 PM52° max

Appears NNW · disappears NNE · 3 min · mag -2.2

Monday, Jul 27

2 visible passes

9:06 PM28° max

Appears NNW · disappears E · 5 min · mag -1.4

10:43 PM12° max

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

Tuesday, Jul 28

1 visible pass

9:55 PM32° max

Appears WNW · disappears WSW · 3 min · mag -1.6

Wednesday, Jul 29

1 visible pass

9:07 PM71° max

Appears NW · disappears SSE · 5 min · mag -2.9

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Is the ISS visible from Cape Canaveral?

1 visible pass

2 visible passes

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

Is the ISS visible from Cape Canaveral?

1 visible pass

2 visible passes

1 visible pass

1 visible pass