Which direction do I look for the ISS from Rio de Janeiro?

Face NNW at the pass start time; the station climbs to about 60° and sets toward the SE. 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 Rio de Janeiro tonight? Pass times & directions

Q: Is the ISS visible from Rio de Janeiro tonight?

The next visible ISS pass from Rio de Janeiro is at 5:09 AM on Friday, Sep 11, rising in the NNW and reaching 60° above the horizon.

Friday, Sep 11

1 visible pass

5:09 AM60° max

Appears NNW · disappears SE · 7 min · mag -2.5

Saturday, Sep 12

1 visible pass

4:23 AM27° max

Appears N · disappears ESE · 5 min · mag -1.4

Sunday, Sep 13

2 visible passes

3:38 AM12° max

Appears ENE · disappears E · 1 min · mag -0.9

5:11 AM27° max

Appears WNW · disappears SSE · 5 min · mag -1.4

Monday, Sep 14

1 visible pass

4:27 AM47° max

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

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Is the ISS visible from Rio de Janeiro?

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

2 visible passes

1 visible pass

Is the ISS visible from Rio de Janeiro?

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

2 visible passes

1 visible pass