International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Engaru?

See where the International Space Station (ISS) is now and when it will next cross the sky over Engaru, Hokkaido, Japan.

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 Engaru in the next 72 hours

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Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

4 min 50 sec

Cloud cover

100%

  1. Appears

    west-southwest 239.8°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 84.1°

  3. Disappears

    northeast 55.3°

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
10 sec
Cloud cover
100%
  1. Appears

    west-northwest 289.2°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 10.9°

  3. Disappears

    west-northwest 290.8°

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
6 min 30 sec
Cloud cover
19%
  1. Appears

    southwest 224.6°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 60.1°

  3. Disappears

    east-northeast 64.2°

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
2 min 25 sec
Cloud cover
17%
  1. Appears

    west 278.6°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 28.4°

  3. Disappears

    northwest 321.5°

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

–

Visible for
4 min 40 sec
Cloud cover
55%
  1. Appears

    west 266.5°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 39.3°

  3. Disappears

    north-northeast 31.9°

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.

Forecast updated:

Observing location time: Asia/Tokyo

Pass predictions may change after an orbital manoeuvre.

ISS passes near this city

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

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Engaru

When is the next visible ISS pass over Engaru?

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

Can I see the ISS from Engaru without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Engaru?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Engaru?

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

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, 10:45:17 PM UTC

What counts as a visible pass?

This forecast uses Engaru'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

44.0481°, 143.5455° · Asia/Tokyo