International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Grootfontein?

See where the International Space Station (ISS) is now and when it will next cross the sky over Grootfontein, Otjozondjupa, Namibia.

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 Grootfontein in the next 72 hours

3

Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

1 min 35 sec

Cloud cover

0%

  1. Appears

    southeast 128.4°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 26°

  3. Disappears

    southeast 134.8°

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
1 min 50 sec
Cloud cover
6%
  1. Appears

    southwest 226.6°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 13.4°

  3. Disappears

    south-southwest 193.9°

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
50 sec
Cloud cover
72%
  1. Appears

    south 179.3°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 15°

  3. Disappears

    south 169.7°

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: Africa/Windhoek

Pass predictions may change after an orbital manoeuvre.

ISS passes near this city

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

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Grootfontein

When is the next visible ISS pass over Grootfontein?

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

Can I see the ISS from Grootfontein without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Grootfontein?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Grootfontein?

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

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 Grootfontein'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

-19.5733°, 18.1003° · Africa/Windhoek