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

Face SW at the pass start time; the station climbs to about 79° and sets toward the NE. 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 San Jose tonight? Pass times & directions

Q: Is the ISS visible from San Jose tonight?

The next visible ISS pass from San Jose is at 7:52 PM on Thursday, Sep 10, rising in the SW and reaching 79° above the horizon.

Thursday, Sep 10

2 visible passes

7:52 PM79° max

Appears SW · disappears NE · 4 min · mag -3.1

9:28 PM15° max

Appears WNW · disappears N · 3 min · mag -1

Friday, Sep 11

1 visible pass

8:40 PM21° max

Appears WNW · disappears NNE · 5 min · mag -1.2

Saturday, Sep 12

1 visible pass

7:51 PM31° max

Appears W · disappears NNE · 6 min · mag -1.5

Sunday, Sep 13

1 visible pass

8:43 PM12° max

Appears NW · disappears N · 2 min · mag -0.9

Monday, Sep 14

1 visible pass

7:54 PM15° max

Appears WNW · disappears NNE · 4 min · mag -1

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Is the ISS visible from San Jose?

2 visible passes

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

Is the ISS visible from San Jose?

2 visible passes

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

1 visible pass

1 visible pass