Visible passes over Kangding in the next 72 hours

Forecast updated: Thu, Oct 1, 07:44:22 AM

2

Thu, Oct 1, 08:32:30 PM

08:32:30 PM

Limited

Maximum height 17.4°

Appears

08:32:30 PM

W · 277°

Highest point

08:34:50 PM

17.4°

Disappears

08:36:30 PM

SSW · 198°

Visible for: 4 min 0 secCloud cover: 100%

Fri, Oct 2, 07:44:42 PM

07:44:42 PM

Good

Maximum height 33.2°

Appears

07:44:42 PM

WNW · 297°

Highest point

07:47:47 PM

33.2°

Disappears

07:50:47 PM

SSE · 165°

Visible for: 6 min 5 secCloud cover: 100%

ISS passes near this city

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

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Kangding

When is the next visible ISS pass over Kangding?

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

Can I see the ISS from Kangding without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Kangding?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Kangding?

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

Data sources

SatNOGS DB (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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

Orbit epoch: Sep 30, 2026, 11:09:48 AM UTC

Next visible ISS pass

Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 8:32 PM

This forecast uses Kangding'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

30.0022°, 101.9569° · Asia/Shanghai

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