Visible passes over Edinburgh in the next 72 hours
Forecast updated: Wed, Sep 30, 10:33:16 PM
No visible ISS passes are predicted in the next 72 hours.
The ISS still passes nearby, but it may be in Earth’s shadow or your sky may be too bright.
ISS passes near this city
Live ISS position and visible pass forecast for Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with local times, directions, elevation and cloud cover.
Common questions about seeing the ISS in Edinburgh
When is the next visible ISS pass over Edinburgh?
The forecast on this page lists visible passes for the next 72 hours in Edinburgh’s local timezone, including start, peak, end, direction and elevation.
Can I see the ISS from Edinburgh without a telescope?
Yes. During a visible pass it looks like a bright, steady star moving quickly across the sky above Edinburgh.
Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Edinburgh?
A pass is only listed when the ISS is sunlit while the sky over Edinburgh is dark enough, and the station is at least 10° above the horizon.
Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Edinburgh?
Yes. Cloud cover in the forecast helps you judge whether the sky will be clear enough during a pass over Edinburgh.
Data sources
Weather forecast data from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0).
Orbit epoch: Sep 30, 2026, 11:09:48 AM UTC
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Next visible ISS pass
No visible pass is currently predicted in the next 72 hours.
This forecast uses Edinburgh'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
55.9521°, -3.1965° · Europe/London