Which direction do I look for the ISS from Houston?

Face N at the pass start time; the station climbs to about 15° 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 Houston tonight? Pass times & directions

Q: Is the ISS visible from Houston tonight?

The next visible ISS pass from Houston is at 8:51 PM on Sunday, Jul 26, rising in the N and reaching 15° above the horizon.

Sunday, Jul 26

2 visible passes

8:51 PM15° max

Appears N · disappears ENE · 4 min · mag -1

10:27 PM28° max

Appears WNW · disappears W · 2 min · mag -1.4

Monday, Jul 27

1 visible pass

9:39 PM79° max

Appears NW · disappears SSE · 4 min · mag -3.1

Tuesday, Jul 28

1 visible pass

8:52 PM45° max

Appears NNW · disappears ESE · 6 min · mag -2

Wednesday, Jul 29

1 visible pass

9:41 PM21° max

Appears WNW · disappears SSW · 4 min · mag -1.2

Thursday, Jul 30

1 visible pass

8:53 PM40° max

Appears WNW · disappears SSE · 6 min · mag -1.8

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Is the ISS visible from Houston?

2 visible passes

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

Is the ISS visible from Houston?

2 visible passes

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

1 visible pass