Which direction do I look for the ISS from New Orleans?

Face WNW at the pass start time; the station climbs to about 42° and sets toward the WSW. 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 New Orleans tonight? Pass times & directions

Q: Is the ISS visible from New Orleans tonight?

The next visible ISS pass from New Orleans is at 9:40 PM on Monday, Jul 27, rising in the WNW and reaching 42° above the horizon.

Monday, Jul 27

1 visible pass

9:40 PM42° max

Appears WNW · disappears WSW · 3 min · mag -1.9

Tuesday, Jul 28

1 visible pass

8:53 PM84° max

Appears NW · disappears SE · 5 min · mag -3.3

Wednesday, Jul 29

1 visible pass

9:44 PM11° max

Appears WSW · disappears SW · 2 min · mag -0.9

Thursday, Jul 30

1 visible pass

8:55 PM21° max

Appears W · disappears S · 5 min · mag -1.2

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Is the ISS visible from New Orleans?

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

Is the ISS visible from New Orleans?

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

1 visible pass