Fri, Oct 2, 05:14 AM
Earliest next pass · Christchurch
When is the ISS visible in New Zealand?
Browse New Zealand by region to find the next visible ISS pass for your city—local viewing times, sky direction, elevation and cloud cover for the next 72 hours.
ISS visibility across New Zealand
Major-city outlook for the next 36 hours
Forecast updated: Oct 1, 2026, 11:44 AM
8/8
Major cities with a visible pass
Dunedin
Best sampled pass · 44.2°
Among 8 sampled major cities in New Zealand, 8 currently have a visible ISS pass in the next 36 hours. The earliest is near Christchurch around Fri, Oct 2, 05:14 AM. The best sampled elevation in this window reaches about 44.2°. Open a city below for its full 72-hour forecast, map and cloud cover.
Major city forecasts
A fast comparison of 8 populous cities. Open a city for its complete 72-hour forecast, map and weather.
ChristchurchPacific/AucklandFri, Oct 2, 05:14 AMMaximum height 32.4° · SSW → EFull forecastWellingtonPacific/AucklandFri, Oct 2, 05:14 AMMaximum height 25.2° · SSW → EFull forecastDunedinPacific/AucklandFri, Oct 2, 05:14 AMMaximum height 44.2° · SSW → EFull forecastHamiltonPacific/AucklandFri, Oct 2, 05:15 AMMaximum height 15.6° · SSW → ESEFull forecastTaurangaPacific/AucklandFri, Oct 2, 05:15 AMMaximum height 16.1° · SSW → ESEFull forecastManukauPacific/AucklandFri, Oct 2, 05:15 AMMaximum height 13.7° · S → SEFull forecastAucklandPacific/AucklandFri, Oct 2, 05:15 AMMaximum height 13.3° · S → SEFull forecastNorth ShorePacific/AucklandFri, Oct 2, 05:15 AMMaximum height 13.2° · S → SEFull forecast
How to find ISS pass times in New Zealand
Use this page as a directory for New Zealand: compare the major-city outlook above, then open your city for a full local forecast.
- Browse the regions or cities listed for New Zealand (or start from a major city in the outlook above).
- Open a city page to see the next 72 hours of visible passes in that city’s local timezone, with direction, elevation and cloud cover.
- Recheck close to the pass—orbital elements update regularly, and cloud cover can change.
A pass over New Zealand is listed as visible only when the station is sunlit, at least 10° above the horizon, and the local sky is dark enough for naked-eye viewing. Not every overhead flight meets those conditions.
Popular cities
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Regions
Browse New Zealand by region to find the next visible ISS pass for your city—local viewing times, sky direction, elevation and cloud cover for the next 72 hours.
Common questions about seeing the ISS in New Zealand
When can I see the ISS in New Zealand?
Open a state or region below, then choose your city for a 72-hour visible-pass forecast with local times, sky direction, elevation and cloud cover across New Zealand.
How do I find ISS pass times for a city in New Zealand?
Use the region and city lists on this page, or search from the main ISS tracker. Each city page uses that location’s coordinates and timezone.
Why aren’t all ISS overflights listed for New Zealand?
Only passes where the station is sunlit, at least 10° above the horizon, and the local sky is dark enough are listed as visible.
How accurate are ISS times for New Zealand?
Orbital times are usually accurate to within seconds when current orbital elements are available. Recheck close to the pass because the orbit is periodically updated.
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