Visible passes over Launceston in the next 72 hours
Forecast updated: Sun, Oct 11, 10:53:33 PM
No visible Tiangong passes are predicted in the next 72 hours.
Tiangong still passes nearby, but it may be in Earth’s shadow or your sky may be too bright.
Tiangong passes near this city
Live Tiangong position and visible pass forecast for Launceston, Australia, with local times, directions, elevation and cloud cover.
Common questions about seeing Tiangong in Launceston
When is the next visible Tiangong pass over Launceston?
The forecast on this page lists visible passes for the next 72 hours in Launceston’s local timezone, including start, peak, end, direction and elevation.
Can I see Tiangong from Launceston without a telescope?
Yes. During a visible pass it looks like a bright, steady star moving quickly across the sky above Launceston.
Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Launceston?
A pass is only listed when Tiangong is sunlit while the sky over Launceston is dark enough, and the station is at least 10° above the horizon.
Does weather affect viewing Tiangong from Launceston?
Yes. Cloud cover in the forecast helps you judge whether the sky will be clear enough during a pass over Launceston.
Data sources
Weather forecast data from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0).
Orbit epoch: Oct 11, 2026, 6:38:20 AM UTC
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Next visible Tiangong pass
No visible pass is currently predicted in the next 72 hours.
This forecast uses Launceston's coordinates and local timezone to calculate when Tiangong is sunlit, at least 10 degrees above the horizon and crossing a dark enough sky.
Viewing location
-41.4388°, 147.1347° · Australia/Hobart