International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Compiègne?

See where the International Space Station (ISS) is now and when it will next cross the sky over Compiègne, Hauts-de-France, France.

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 Compiègne in the next 72 hours

6

Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

4 min 10 sec

Cloud cover

63%

  1. Appears

    southwest 220.8°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 40.9°

  3. Disappears

    east-southeast 105.6°

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
35 sec
Cloud cover
35%
  1. Appears

    west 265.1°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 14.3°

  3. Disappears

    west 266.7°

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 min 45 sec
Cloud cover
100%
  1. Appears

    south-southwest 205.9°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 28.1°

  3. Disappears

    east 84.7°

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
100%
  1. Appears

    west-southwest 256°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 50.5°

  3. Disappears

    west 266.1°

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

–

Visible for
4 min 30 sec
Cloud cover
71%
  1. Appears

    west-southwest 245.4°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 79.9°

  3. Disappears

    east-northeast 77.3°

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
30 sec
Cloud cover
98%
  1. Appears

    west 278.8°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 13.6°

  3. Disappears

    west 280.9°

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: Europe/Paris

Pass predictions may change after an orbital manoeuvre.

ISS passes near this city

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

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Compiègne

When is the next visible ISS pass over Compiègne?

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

Can I see the ISS from Compiègne without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Compiègne?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Compiègne?

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

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 Compiègne'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

49.4179°, 2.8261° · Europe/Paris