Fri, Oct 2, 05:14 AM
Earliest next pass · Christchurch
ISS pass times in Canterbury
Select a city in Canterbury, New Zealand for a location-specific 72-hour visible pass forecast.
ISS visibility across Canterbury
Major-city outlook for the next 36 hours
Forecast updated: Oct 1, 2026, 9:41 AM
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Major cities with a visible pass
Timaru
Best sampled pass · 35.3°
Among 5 sampled major cities in Canterbury, 5 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 35.3°. Open a city below for its full 72-hour forecast, map and cloud cover.
Major city forecasts
A fast comparison of 5 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 forecastTimaruPacific/AucklandFri, Oct 2, 05:14 AMMaximum height 35.3° · SSW → EFull forecastAshburtonPacific/AucklandFri, Oct 2, 05:14 AMMaximum height 33.1° · SSW → EFull forecastRangioraPacific/AucklandFri, Oct 2, 05:14 AMMaximum height 31.2° · SSW → EFull forecastRollestonPacific/AucklandFri, Oct 2, 05:14 AMMaximum height 32.3° · SSW → EFull forecast
How to find ISS pass times in Canterbury
Use this page as a directory for Canterbury: compare the major-city outlook above, then open your city for a full local forecast.
- Browse the regions or cities listed for Canterbury (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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury, New Zealand, with local viewing times, direction, elevation and cloud cover.
Common questions about seeing the ISS in Canterbury
When is the ISS visible in Canterbury?
Pick a city in Canterbury 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 Canterbury?
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 Canterbury?
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 Canterbury?
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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