Question 1

Is the ISS visible from Johannesburg tonight?

Accepted Answer

The next visible ISS pass from Johannesburg is at 6:12 AM on Friday, Jul 31, rising in the SSE and reaching 12° above the horizon.

Question 2

Which direction do I look for the ISS from Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Face SSE at the pass start time; the station climbs to about 12° and sets toward the ESE. 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 Johannesburg?

1 visible pass

Is the ISS visible from Johannesburg?

1 visible pass