International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Athlone?

See where the International Space Station (ISS) is now and when it will next cross the sky over Athlone, Leinster, Ireland.

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 Athlone in the next 72 hours

6

Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

3 min 5 sec

Cloud cover

12%

  1. Appears

    south 168.8°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 12.7°

  3. Disappears

    east-southeast 113.5°

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.

Observing location time

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Visible for
1 min 50 sec
Cloud cover
52%
  1. Appears

    southwest 230.3°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 26.5°

  3. Disappears

    south-southwest 209.8°

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 35 sec
Cloud cover
100%
  1. Appears

    southwest 218.8°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 30.9°

  3. Disappears

    southeast 133.1°

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
20 sec
Cloud cover
100%
  1. Appears

    west-southwest 255.9°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 12.3°

  3. Disappears

    west-southwest 255°

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

–

Visible for
5 min 5 sec
Cloud cover
88%
  1. Appears

    south-southwest 205.3°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 23.5°

  3. Disappears

    east 99.3°

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 10 sec
Cloud cover
88%
  1. Appears

    west-southwest 248.6°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 35.3°

  3. Disappears

    southwest 230.5°

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/Dublin

Pass predictions may change after an orbital manoeuvre.

ISS passes near this city

Live ISS position and visible pass forecast for Athlone, Ireland, with local times, directions, elevation and cloud cover.

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Athlone

When is the next visible ISS pass over Athlone?

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

Can I see the ISS from Athlone without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Athlone?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Athlone?

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

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 Athlone'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

53.4228°, -7.9372° · Europe/Dublin