International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Linkou?

See where the International Space Station (ISS) is now and when it will next cross the sky over Linkou, Heilongjiang, China.

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 Linkou in the next 72 hours

6

Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

5 min

Cloud cover

86%

  1. Appears

    west-southwest 245.4°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 76.8°

  3. Disappears

    northeast 55°

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
25 sec
Cloud cover
100%
  1. Appears

    west-northwest 289.5°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 12.5°

  3. Disappears

    west-northwest 293.4°

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

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Visible for
6 min 35 sec
Cloud cover
60%
  1. Appears

    southwest 231.2°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 69.9°

  3. Disappears

    east-northeast 64.1°

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
2 min 35 sec
Cloud cover
81%
  1. Appears

    west 280.4°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 30.8°

  3. Disappears

    north-northwest 327.8°

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.

Observing location time

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Visible for
4 min 45 sec
Cloud cover
73%
  1. Appears

    west 269.8°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 39.9°

  3. Disappears

    northeast 37.4°

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

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Visible for
5 sec
Cloud cover
38%
  1. Appears

    west-northwest 302.1°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 10.5°

  3. Disappears

    west-northwest 302.9°

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.

Forecast updated:

Observing location time: Asia/Shanghai

Pass predictions may change after an orbital manoeuvre.

ISS passes near this city

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

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Linkou

When is the next visible ISS pass over Linkou?

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

Can I see the ISS from Linkou without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Linkou?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Linkou?

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

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 Linkou'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

45.2762°, 130.2733° · Asia/Shanghai