Question 1

Is the ISS visible from San Francisco tonight?

Accepted Answer

The next visible ISS pass from San Francisco is at 9:58 PM on Sunday, Jul 26, rising in the W and reaching 24° above the horizon.

Question 2

Which direction do I look for the ISS from San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Face W at the pass start time; the station climbs to about 24° and sets toward the SSW. 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 San Francisco?

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

Is the ISS visible from San Francisco?

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

1 visible pass