International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Middleton?

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

6

Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

2 min 50 sec

Cloud cover

100%

  1. Appears

    south-southeast 166.7°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 12.3°

  3. Disappears

    east-southeast 116°

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
100%
  1. Appears

    southwest 229.3°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 37.4°

  3. Disappears

    south 173.8°

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 30 sec
Cloud cover
100%
  1. Appears

    southwest 217.7°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 30°

  3. Disappears

    east-southeast 109.6°

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
1 min 15 sec
Cloud cover
100%
  1. Appears

    west-southwest 255°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 20.9°

  3. Disappears

    west-southwest 249.9°

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
5 min 20 sec
Cloud cover
91%
  1. Appears

    south-southwest 204.2°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 22.9°

  3. Disappears

    east 96.7°

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 5 sec
Cloud cover
91%
  1. Appears

    west-southwest 247.7°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 53.9°

  3. Disappears

    south 185.9°

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/London

Pass predictions may change after an orbital manoeuvre.

ISS passes near this city

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

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Middleton

When is the next visible ISS pass over Middleton?

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

Can I see the ISS from Middleton without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Middleton?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Middleton?

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

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 Middleton'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

53.5500°, -2.2000° · Europe/London