International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Achim?

See where the International Space Station (ISS) is now and when it will next cross the sky over Achim, Lower Saxony, Germany.

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 Achim in the next 72 hours

5

Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

2 min 40 sec

Cloud cover

100%

  1. Appears

    southwest 219.2°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 31.2°

  3. Disappears

    south-southeast 168.1°

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
4 min 15 sec
Cloud cover
95%
  1. Appears

    south-southwest 205.6°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 24.1°

  3. Disappears

    east-southeast 110.9°

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
1 min 20 sec
Cloud cover
85%
  1. Appears

    west-southwest 249.5°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 21.8°

  3. Disappears

    west-southwest 243.8°

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 35 sec
Cloud cover
100%
  1. Appears

    south 189.4°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 17.8°

  3. Disappears

    east-southeast 101.5°

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 10 sec
Cloud cover
100%
  1. Appears

    west-southwest 240.7°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 51°

  3. Disappears

    south 170.2°

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/Berlin

Pass predictions may change after an orbital manoeuvre.

ISS passes near this city

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

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Achim

When is the next visible ISS pass over Achim?

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

Can I see the ISS from Achim without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Achim?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Achim?

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

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 Achim'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

53.0142°, 9.0263° · Europe/Berlin