Fri, Oct 2, 05:15 AM
Earliest next pass · Rotorua
ISS pass times in Bay of Plenty
Select a city in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand for a location-specific 72-hour visible pass forecast.
ISS visibility across Bay of Plenty
Major-city outlook for the next 36 hours
Forecast updated: Oct 1, 2026, 3:18 AM
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Major cities with a visible pass
Whakatane
Best sampled pass · 17.4°
Among 3 sampled major cities in Bay of Plenty, 3 currently have a visible ISS pass in the next 36 hours. The earliest is near Rotorua around Fri, Oct 2, 05:15 AM. The best sampled elevation in this window reaches about 17.4°. Open a city below for its full 72-hour forecast, map and cloud cover.
Major city forecasts
A fast comparison of 3 populous cities. Open a city for its complete 72-hour forecast, map and weather.
How to find ISS pass times in Bay of Plenty
Use this page as a directory for Bay of Plenty: compare the major-city outlook above, then open your city for a full local forecast.
- Browse the regions or cities listed for Bay of Plenty (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 Bay of Plenty 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.
Cities
Check the next visible ISS passes for every listed city in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, with local viewing times, direction, elevation and cloud cover.
Common questions about seeing the ISS in Bay of Plenty
When is the ISS visible in Bay of Plenty?
Pick a city in Bay of Plenty below for a location-specific 72-hour forecast of visible ISS passes with local times, direction, elevation and cloud cover.
How do I get a pass forecast for my city in Bay of Plenty?
Browse or search the city list on this page. Opening a city loads a forecast calculated from that city’s coordinates and timezone.
Why might there be no visible ISS pass this week in Bay of Plenty?
The ISS still flies nearby, but a pass is only listed when it is sunlit, high enough above the horizon, and the local sky is dark enough.
How accurate are the times for Bay of Plenty?
Times are usually accurate to within seconds with current orbital data. Recheck shortly before a pass, as orbital elements are updated regularly.
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