# ISS pass times in Nelson [ISS]() [CSS / Tiangong]() Select a city in Nelson, New Zealand for a location-specific 72-hour visible pass forecast. ## ISS visibility across Nelson Major-city outlook for the next 36 hours Forecast updated: Nov 15, 2026, 1:02 PM Tue, Nov 17, 04:56 AM Earliest next pass · Nelson 2/2 Major cities with a visible pass Nelson Highest predicted elevation · 15.2° In Nelson, 2 of the 2 selected cities are forecast to see a pass of the ISS in the next 36 hours. The first is near Nelson (local time: Tue, Nov 17, 04:56 AM). The highest predicted elevation is 15.2°. Select a city for its 72-hour forecast, map and cloud cover. ### Major city forecasts A fast comparison of 2 populous cities. Open a city for its complete 72-hour forecast, map and weather. [Nelson · Pacific/Auckland · Tue, Nov 17, 04:56 AM · Maximum elevation 15.2° · NNE → E · Full forecast]() [Stoke · Pacific/Auckland · Tue, Nov 17, 04:56 AM · Maximum elevation 15.0° · NNE → E · Full forecast]() ## How to find ISS pass times in Nelson Use this page as a directory for Nelson: compare the major-city outlook above, then open your city for a full local forecast. 1. Browse the regions or cities listed for Nelson (or start from a major city in the outlook above). 2. 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. 3. Recheck close to the pass—orbital elements update regularly, and cloud cover can change. A pass over Nelson 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 Nelson, New Zealand, with local viewing times, direction, elevation and cloud cover. [Nelson]() [Stoke]() ## Common questions about seeing the ISS in Nelson ### When is the ISS visible in Nelson? Pick a city in Nelson 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 Nelson? 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 Nelson? 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 Nelson? Times are usually accurate to within seconds with current orbital data. Recheck shortly before a pass, as orbital elements are updated regularly. Related tools [Weather forecast for Nelson]() [Latest earthquakes near Nelson]() [Current time in Nelson]() [Aurora Forecast]() ## Markdown - [CSS / Tiangong]() - [Nelson]() - [Stoke]()