International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Gillingham?

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

6

Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

4 min 50 sec

Cloud cover

92%

  1. Appears

    south 190.1°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 19°

  3. Disappears

    east 96.5°

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
2 min 45 sec
Cloud cover
75%
  1. Appears

    west-southwest 243.7°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 52.3°

  3. Disappears

    south-southwest 212.8°

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
13%
  1. Appears

    southwest 232.8°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 49.1°

  3. Disappears

    east 98°

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
55 sec
Cloud cover
9%
  1. Appears

    west 267.7°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 17.4°

  3. Disappears

    west 268.4°

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
6 min 10 sec
Cloud cover
90%
  1. Appears

    southwest 220.4°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 36.1°

  3. Disappears

    east 84.4°

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
2 min 50 sec
Cloud cover
90%
  1. Appears

    west 260.9°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 61.6°

  3. Disappears

    west 260.5°

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.

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 Gillingham, United Kingdom, with local times, directions, elevation and cloud cover.

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Gillingham

When is the next visible ISS pass over Gillingham?

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

Can I see the ISS from Gillingham without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Gillingham?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Gillingham?

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

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 Gillingham'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

51.3891°, 0.5486° · Europe/London