International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Risca?

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

6

Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

4 min 10 sec

Cloud cover

75%

  1. Appears

    south-southwest 196.1°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 21.1°

  3. Disappears

    east-southeast 108°

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 25 sec
Cloud cover
91%
  1. Appears

    west-southwest 246.6°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 23.1°

  3. Disappears

    west-southwest 241.8°

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 176.5°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 14.8°

  3. Disappears

    east-southeast 105.4°

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
3 min 15 sec
Cloud cover
100%
  1. Appears

    southwest 236.2°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 52.6°

  3. Disappears

    south-southeast 159.4°

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
5 min
Cloud cover
19%
  1. Appears

    southwest 224.4°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 39.3°

  3. Disappears

    east 95°

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
19%
  1. Appears

    west 262.7°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 24.6°

  3. Disappears

    west 262.8°

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.

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

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Risca

When is the next visible ISS pass over Risca?

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

Can I see the ISS from Risca without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Risca?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Risca?

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

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 Risca'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

51.6080°, -3.1008° · Europe/London