International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Genève?

See where the International Space Station (ISS) is now and when it will next cross the sky over Genève, Geneva, 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 Genève in the next 72 hours

4

Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

4 min 15 sec

Cloud cover

98%

  1. Appears

    west-southwest 241.4°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 89.4°

  3. Disappears

    east-northeast 62.9°

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
6 min 10 sec
Cloud cover
100%
  1. Appears

    southwest 227.3°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 58.7°

  3. Disappears

    east-northeast 69°

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
2 min 5 sec
Cloud cover
99%
  1. Appears

    west 275.8°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 29.1°

  3. Disappears

    west-northwest 303.4°

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
4 min 10 sec
Cloud cover
31%
  1. Appears

    west 265.4°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 47.6°

  3. Disappears

    north-northeast 29.4°

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 Genève, Switzerland, with local times, directions, elevation and cloud cover.

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Genève

When is the next visible ISS pass over Genève?

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

Can I see the ISS from Genève without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Genève?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Genève?

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

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, 7:16:30 AM UTC

What counts as a visible pass?

This forecast uses Genève'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

46.2022°, 6.1457° · Europe/Zurich