Visible passes over Timbuktu in the next 72 hours
Forecast updated: Sun, Oct 11, 04:31:59 PM
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.
Tiangong passes near this city
Live Tiangong position and visible pass forecast for Timbuktu, Mali, with local times, directions, elevation and cloud cover.
Common questions about seeing Tiangong in Timbuktu
When is the next visible Tiangong pass over Timbuktu?
The forecast on this page lists visible passes for the next 72 hours in Timbuktu’s local timezone, including start, peak, end, direction and elevation.
Can I see Tiangong from Timbuktu without a telescope?
Yes. During a visible pass it looks like a bright, steady star moving quickly across the sky above Timbuktu.
Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Timbuktu?
A pass is only listed when Tiangong is sunlit while the sky over Timbuktu is dark enough, and the station is at least 10° above the horizon.
Does weather affect viewing Tiangong from Timbuktu?
Yes. Cloud cover in the forecast helps you judge whether the sky will be clear enough during a pass over Timbuktu.
Data sources
Weather forecast data from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0).
Orbit epoch: Oct 11, 2026, 6:38:20 AM UTC
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Next visible Tiangong pass
No visible pass is currently predicted in the next 72 hours.
This forecast uses Timbuktu's coordinates and local timezone to calculate when Tiangong is sunlit, at least 10 degrees above the horizon and crossing a dark enough sky.
Viewing location
16.7735°, -3.0074° · Africa/Bamako