International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Henderson?

See where the International Space Station (ISS) is now and when it will next cross the sky over Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand.

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 Henderson in the next 72 hours

4

Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

5 min 25 sec

Cloud cover

97%

  1. Appears

    north 353.3°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 26.7°

  3. Disappears

    east-southeast 107.2°

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

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Visible for
2 min 40 sec
Cloud cover
100%
  1. Appears

    northeast 39°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 15.1°

  3. Disappears

    east 88.7°

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.

Observing location time

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Visible for
1 min 40 sec
Cloud cover
100%
  1. Appears

    west-northwest 293.8°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 25.3°

  3. Disappears

    west 280.9°

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

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Visible for
5 min 35 sec
Cloud cover
24%
  1. Appears

    northwest 311°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 88.8°

  3. Disappears

    southeast 130.9°

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: Pacific/Auckland

Pass predictions may change after an orbital manoeuvre.

ISS passes near this city

Live ISS position and visible pass forecast for Henderson, New Zealand, with local times, directions, elevation and cloud cover.

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Henderson

When is the next visible ISS pass over Henderson?

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

Can I see the ISS from Henderson without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Henderson?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Henderson?

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

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 15, 2026, 8:02:34 AM UTC

What counts as a visible pass?

This forecast uses Henderson'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

-36.8801°, 174.6198° · Pacific/Auckland