International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Lichfield?

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

6

Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

3 min 45 sec

Cloud cover

100%

  1. Appears

    south-southwest 194.4°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 19.7°

  3. Disappears

    east-southeast 116.2°

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.

Observing location time

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Visible for
1 min 5 sec
Cloud cover
100%
  1. Appears

    west-southwest 243.8°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 19°

  3. Disappears

    west-southwest 238.9°

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
3 min 35 sec
Cloud cover
100%
  1. Appears

    south 174.7°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 14.1°

  3. Disappears

    east-southeast 109°

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
100%
  1. Appears

    southwest 233.9°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 43.9°

  3. Disappears

    south 178°

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 40 sec
Cloud cover
88%
  1. Appears

    southwest 222.3°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 35°

  3. Disappears

    east-southeast 103.9°

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 15 sec
Cloud cover
24%
  1. Appears

    west 259.4°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 21.1°

  3. Disappears

    west-southwest 256.7°

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.

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

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Lichfield

When is the next visible ISS pass over Lichfield?

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

Can I see the ISS from Lichfield without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Lichfield?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Lichfield?

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

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 Lichfield'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

52.6815°, -1.8255° · Europe/London