Which direction do I look for the ISS from Moscow?

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

Q: Is the ISS visible from Moscow tonight?

The next visible ISS pass from Moscow is at 7:51 PM on Friday, Sep 11, rising in the S and reaching 15° above the horizon.

Friday, Sep 11

2 visible passes

7:51 PM15° max

Appears S · disappears ESE · 4 min · mag -1

9:27 PM21° max

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

Saturday, Sep 12

1 visible pass

8:39 PM29° max

Appears SW · disappears SSE · 3 min · mag -1.5

Sunday, Sep 13

2 visible passes

7:52 PM24° max

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

9:28 PM22° max

Appears WSW · disappears SW · 1 min · mag -1.2

Monday, Sep 14

1 visible pass

8:41 PM38° max

Appears WSW · disappears SSE · 3 min · mag -1.8

Tuesday, Sep 15

2 visible passes

7:53 PM34° max

Appears SW · disappears ESE · 5 min · mag -1.6

9:30 PM21° max

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

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Is the ISS visible from Moscow?

2 visible passes

1 visible pass

2 visible passes

1 visible pass

2 visible passes

Is the ISS visible from Moscow?

2 visible passes

1 visible pass

2 visible passes

1 visible pass

2 visible passes