Visible passes over Kiritimati in the next 72 hours
Forecast updated: Fri, Oct 9, 07:38:41 AM
No visible Tiangong passes are predicted in the next 72 hours.
Tiangong still passes nearby, but it may be in Earth’s shadow or your sky may be too bright.
Common questions about seeing Tiangong in Kiritimati
When is the next visible Tiangong pass over Kiritimati?
The forecast on this page lists visible passes for the next 72 hours in Kiritimati’s local timezone, including start, peak, end, direction and elevation.
Can I see Tiangong from Kiritimati without a telescope?
Yes. During a visible pass it looks like a bright, steady star moving quickly across the sky above Kiritimati.
Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Kiritimati?
A pass is only listed when Tiangong is sunlit while the sky over Kiritimati is dark enough, and the station is at least 10° above the horizon.
Does weather affect viewing Tiangong from Kiritimati?
Yes. Cloud cover in the forecast helps you judge whether the sky will be clear enough during a pass over Kiritimati.
Data sources
Weather forecast data from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0).
Orbit epoch: Oct 8, 2026, 6:26:55 AM UTC
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Next visible Tiangong pass
No visible pass is currently predicted in the next 72 hours.
This forecast uses Kiritimati's coordinates and local timezone to calculate when Tiangong is sunlit, at least 10 degrees above the horizon and crossing a dark enough sky.