International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Samokov?

See where the International Space Station (ISS) is now and when it will next cross the sky over Samokov, Sofia, Bulgaria.

Or click anywhere on the map below to manually choose an observing point.

What counts as a visible pass?

The station must be at least 10° above the horizon, illuminated by the Sun, and passing over a sky dark enough for viewing. Times use your city’s local timezone.

Visible passes over Samokov in the next 72 hours

5

Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

5 min 45 sec

Cloud cover

84%

  1. Appears

    west-southwest 241.4°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 73.4°

  3. Disappears

    northeast 51.1°

Select “Where to look” to explore the pass in 3D. Drag the time slider to see where to look at any point in the pass.

Observing location time

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Visible for
45 sec
Cloud cover
83%
  1. Appears

    west-northwest 295.1°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 13.9°

  3. Disappears

    northwest 305.1°

Select “Where to look” to explore the pass in 3D. Drag the time slider to see where to look at any point in the pass.

Observing location time

–

Visible for
3 min 5 sec
Cloud cover
78%
  1. Appears

    west-northwest 283.1°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 25°

  3. Disappears

    north 349.2°

Select “Where to look” to explore the pass in 3D. Drag the time slider to see where to look at any point in the pass.

Observing location time

–

Visible for
5 min 25 sec
Cloud cover
31%
  1. Appears

    west 269.8°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 32.7°

  3. Disappears

    northeast 36.5°

Select “Where to look” to explore the pass in 3D. Drag the time slider to see where to look at any point in the pass.

Observing location time

–

Visible for
0 sec
Cloud cover
40%
  1. Appears

    northwest 313.8°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 10°

  3. Disappears

    northwest 313.8°

Select “Where to look” to explore the pass in 3D. Drag the time slider to see where to look at any point in the pass.

Forecast updated:

Observing location time: Europe/Sofia

Pass predictions may change after an orbital manoeuvre.

ISS passes near this city

Live ISS position and visible pass forecast for Samokov, Bulgaria, with local times, directions, elevation and cloud cover.

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Samokov

When is the next visible ISS pass over Samokov?

The forecast on this page lists visible passes for the next 72 hours in Samokov’s local timezone, including start, peak, end, direction and elevation.

Can I see the ISS from Samokov without a telescope?

Yes. During a visible pass it looks like a bright, steady star moving quickly across the sky above Samokov.

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Samokov?

A pass is only listed when the ISS is sunlit while the sky over Samokov is dark enough, and the station is at least 10° above the horizon.

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Samokov?

Yes. Cloud cover in the forecast helps you judge whether the sky will be clear enough during a pass over Samokov.

Data sources

Orbit data from CelesTrak using U.S. Space Force GP elements.

Weather forecast data from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0).

Orbit epoch: Nov 14, 2026, 10:45:17 PM UTC

What counts as a visible pass?

This forecast uses Samokov'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

42.3385°, 23.5581° · Europe/Sofia