Which direction do I look for the ISS from Dublin?

Face SSW at the pass start time; the station climbs to about 24° and sets toward the ESE. 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 Dublin tonight? Pass times & directions

Q: Is the ISS visible from Dublin tonight?

The next visible ISS pass from Dublin is at 8:56 PM on Friday, Sep 11, rising in the SSW and reaching 24° above the horizon.

Friday, Sep 11

2 visible passes

8:56 PM24° max

Appears SSW · disappears ESE · 4 min · mag -1.3

10:32 PM19° max

Appears WSW · disappears WSW · 1 min · mag -1.1

Saturday, Sep 12

1 visible pass

9:45 PM49° max

Appears WSW · disappears S · 3 min · mag -2.1

Sunday, Sep 13

2 visible passes

8:58 PM40° max

Appears SW · disappears ESE · 5 min · mag -1.8

10:34 PM24° max

Appears W · disappears WSW · 1 min · mag -1.3

Monday, Sep 14

1 visible pass

9:47 PM58° max

Appears WSW · disappears SSW · 3 min · mag -2.4

Tuesday, Sep 15

2 visible passes

8:59 PM57° max

Appears WSW · disappears E · 5 min · mag -2.4

10:36 PM21° max

Appears W · disappears W · 1 min · mag -1.2

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Is the ISS visible from Dublin?

2 visible passes

1 visible pass

2 visible passes

1 visible pass

2 visible passes

Is the ISS visible from Dublin?

2 visible passes

1 visible pass

2 visible passes

1 visible pass

2 visible passes