International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Xinqing?

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

6

Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

4 min 40 sec

Cloud cover

52%

  1. Appears

    south 183.4°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 18°

  3. Disappears

    east 93.8°

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
2 min 50 sec
Cloud cover
77%
  1. Appears

    west-southwest 244.4°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 61.5°

  3. Disappears

    west-southwest 236.4°

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
4 min 45 sec
Cloud cover
0%
  1. Appears

    southwest 231.7°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 59.4°

  3. Disappears

    east 82.6°

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.

Observing location time

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Visible for
45 sec
Cloud cover
0%
  1. Appears

    west 274°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 15.6°

  3. Disappears

    west 278.1°

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
6 min 15 sec
Cloud cover
100%
  1. Appears

    southwest 217.6°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 39.6°

  3. Disappears

    east-northeast 76.8°

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

–

Visible for
2 min 45 sec
Cloud cover
100%
  1. Appears

    west 265.3°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 49.5°

  3. Disappears

    west-northwest 303.1°

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.

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 Xinqing, China, with local times, directions, elevation and cloud cover.

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Xinqing

When is the next visible ISS pass over Xinqing?

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

Can I see the ISS from Xinqing without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Xinqing?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Xinqing?

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

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 Xinqing'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

48.2870°, 129.5234° · Asia/Shanghai