Visible passes over Palmerston in the next 72 hours
Forecast updated: Thu, Oct 1, 05:13:35 PM
No visible ISS passes are predicted in the next 72 hours.
The ISS still passes nearby, but it may be in Earth’s shadow or your sky may be too bright.
ISS passes near this city
Live ISS position and visible pass forecast for Palmerston, Australia, with local times, directions, elevation and cloud cover.
Common questions about seeing the ISS in Palmerston
When is the next visible ISS pass over Palmerston?
The forecast on this page lists visible passes for the next 72 hours in Palmerston’s local timezone, including start, peak, end, direction and elevation.
Can I see the ISS from Palmerston without a telescope?
Yes. During a visible pass it looks like a bright, steady star moving quickly across the sky above Palmerston.
Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Palmerston?
A pass is only listed when the ISS is sunlit while the sky over Palmerston is dark enough, and the station is at least 10° above the horizon.
Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Palmerston?
Yes. Cloud cover in the forecast helps you judge whether the sky will be clear enough during a pass over Palmerston.
Data sources
Weather forecast data from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0).
Orbit epoch: Sep 30, 2026, 8:27:19 PM UTC
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Next visible ISS pass
No visible pass is currently predicted in the next 72 hours.
This forecast uses Palmerston's coordinates and local timezone to calculate when the ISS is sunlit, at least 10 degrees above the horizon and crossing a dark enough sky.
Viewing location
-12.4860°, 130.9833° · Australia/Darwin