Question 1

Is the ISS visible from Chicago tonight?

Accepted Answer

The next visible ISS pass from Chicago is at 8:50 PM on Sunday, Jul 26, rising in the WNW and reaching 46° above the horizon.

Question 2

Which direction do I look for the ISS from Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Face WNW at the pass start time; the station climbs to about 46° and sets toward the SSE. It looks like a steady, fast-moving bright star with no flashing lights.

Question 3

How bright is the ISS?

Accepted Answer

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 Chicago?

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

Is the ISS visible from Chicago?

1 visible pass

1 visible pass