International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Pontypridd?

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

6

Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

4 min 10 sec

Cloud cover

87%

  1. Appears

    south-southwest 195.5°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 20.8°

  3. Disappears

    east-southeast 107.8°

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
1 min 30 sec
Cloud cover
99%
  1. Appears

    west-southwest 246.2°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 24.3°

  3. Disappears

    west-southwest 240.8°

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
3 min 50 sec
Cloud cover
100%
  1. Appears

    south 175.6°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 14.6°

  3. Disappears

    east-southeast 105°

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 20 sec
Cloud cover
100%
  1. Appears

    southwest 235.8°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 52.1°

  3. Disappears

    south-southeast 152.2°

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
5 min
Cloud cover
41%
  1. Appears

    southwest 223.9°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 38.9°

  3. Disappears

    east 95.1°

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 35 sec
Cloud cover
41%
  1. Appears

    west 262.5°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 25.8°

  3. Disappears

    west 262.5°

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

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Pontypridd

When is the next visible ISS pass over Pontypridd?

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

Can I see the ISS from Pontypridd without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Pontypridd?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Pontypridd?

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

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, 8:49:22 AM UTC

What counts as a visible pass?

This forecast uses Pontypridd'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

51.6021°, -3.3421° · Europe/London