International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Folkestone?

See where the International Space Station (ISS) is now and when it will next cross the sky over Folkestone, England, United Kingdom.

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 Folkestone in the next 72 hours

6

Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

5 min 5 sec

Cloud cover

98%

  1. Appears

    south-southwest 193.6°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 20.4°

  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 45 sec
Cloud cover
70%
  1. Appears

    west-southwest 246°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 54.4°

  3. Disappears

    southwest 221.4°

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 30 sec
Cloud cover
54%
  1. Appears

    southwest 235.2°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 53.6°

  3. Disappears

    east 96.6°

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
50 sec
Cloud cover
14%
  1. Appears

    west 269.7°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 16.6°

  3. Disappears

    west 270.9°

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
6 min 15 sec
Cloud cover
72%
  1. Appears

    southwest 223°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 39.2°

  3. Disappears

    east 82.7°

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 45 sec
Cloud cover
72%
  1. Appears

    west 263.1°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 57.4°

  3. Disappears

    west 270.3°

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.

Forecast updated:

Observing location time: Europe/London

Pass predictions may change after an orbital manoeuvre.

ISS passes near this city

Live ISS position and visible pass forecast for Folkestone, United Kingdom, with local times, directions, elevation and cloud cover.

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Folkestone

When is the next visible ISS pass over Folkestone?

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

Can I see the ISS from Folkestone without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Folkestone?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Folkestone?

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

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 15, 2026, 8:02:34 AM UTC

What counts as a visible pass?

This forecast uses Folkestone'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

51.0817°, 1.1673° · Europe/London