International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Pontedera?

See where the International Space Station (ISS) is now and when it will next cross the sky over Pontedera, Tuscany, Italy.

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 Pontedera in the next 72 hours

5

Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

5 min 50 sec

Cloud cover

93%

  1. Appears

    west-southwest 248°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 64.2°

  3. Disappears

    northeast 51.2°

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
55 sec
Cloud cover
97%
  1. Appears

    west-northwest 295.8°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 15.2°

  3. Disappears

    northwest 307.8°

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

–

Visible for
3 min 10 sec
Cloud cover
100%
  1. Appears

    west-northwest 285.7°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 26.1°

  3. Disappears

    north 354.9°

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

–

Visible for
5 min 20 sec
Cloud cover
99%
  1. Appears

    west 273.9°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 32.4°

  3. Disappears

    northeast 39.2°

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

–

Visible for
20 sec
Cloud cover
99%
  1. Appears

    northwest 310°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 11.7°

  3. Disappears

    northwest 314.1°

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.

Forecast updated:

Observing location time: Europe/Rome

Pass predictions may change after an orbital manoeuvre.

ISS passes near this city

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

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Pontedera

When is the next visible ISS pass over Pontedera?

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

Can I see the ISS from Pontedera without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Pontedera?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Pontedera?

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

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 Pontedera'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

43.6614°, 10.6307° · Europe/Rome