International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Balma?

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

6

Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

5 min 25 sec

Cloud cover

100%

  1. Appears

    west-southwest 240.5°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 80.8°

  3. Disappears

    northeast 54.6°

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
40 sec
Cloud cover
100%
  1. Appears

    west-northwest 290.9°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 13.9°

  3. Disappears

    west-northwest 298.7°

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
3 min 20 sec
Cloud cover
72%
  1. Appears

    south-southeast 156.2°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 62.3°

  3. Disappears

    east-northeast 63.1°

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 55 sec
Cloud cover
51%
  1. Appears

    west 279.9°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 28.8°

  3. Disappears

    north-northwest 341°

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
5 min 5 sec
Cloud cover
100%
  1. Appears

    west 267.5°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 37.3°

  3. Disappears

    northeast 36.7°

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

–

Visible for
5 sec
Cloud cover
100%
  1. Appears

    northwest 307.2°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 10.4°

  3. Disappears

    northwest 308.2°

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/Paris

Pass predictions may change after an orbital manoeuvre.

ISS passes near this city

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

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Balma

When is the next visible ISS pass over Balma?

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

Can I see the ISS from Balma without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Balma?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Balma?

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

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 Balma'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

43.6111°, 1.4994° · Europe/Paris