International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Biel/Bienne?

See where the International Space Station (ISS) is now and when it will next cross the sky over Biel/Bienne, Bern, Switzerland.

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 Biel/Bienne in the next 72 hours

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Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

5 min 50 sec

Cloud cover

100%

  1. Appears

    southwest 226.3°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 54.2°

  3. Disappears

    east-northeast 73.3°

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
1 min 50 sec
Cloud cover
100%
  1. Appears

    west 273.1°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 27.2°

  3. Disappears

    west-northwest 291.7°

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
3 min 55 sec
Cloud cover
70%
  1. Appears

    west 263.2°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 54.4°

  3. Disappears

    north-northeast 26°

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 55 sec
Cloud cover
99%
  1. Appears

    west-southwest 252°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 72.6°

  3. Disappears

    east-northeast 61.6°

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/Zurich

Pass predictions may change after an orbital manoeuvre.

ISS passes near this city

Live ISS position and visible pass forecast for Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, with local times, directions, elevation and cloud cover.

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Biel/Bienne

When is the next visible ISS pass over Biel/Bienne?

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

Can I see the ISS from Biel/Bienne without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Biel/Bienne?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Biel/Bienne?

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

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 15, 2026, 8:02:34 AM UTC

What counts as a visible pass?

This forecast uses Biel/Bienne'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

47.1371°, 7.2461° · Europe/Zurich