Visible passes over Zanzibar in the next 72 hours
Forecast updated: Mon, Sep 14, 04:55:15 AM
No visible Tiangong passes are predicted in the next 72 hours.
Tiangong still passes nearby, but it may be in Earth’s shadow or your sky may be too bright.
Tiangong passes near this city
Live Tiangong position and visible pass forecast for Zanzibar, Tanzania, with local times, directions, elevation and cloud cover.
Common questions about seeing Tiangong in Zanzibar
When is the next visible Tiangong pass over Zanzibar?
The forecast on this page lists visible passes for the next 72 hours in Zanzibar’s local timezone, including start, peak, end, direction and elevation.
Can I see Tiangong from Zanzibar without a telescope?
Yes. During a visible pass it looks like a bright, steady star moving quickly across the sky above Zanzibar.
Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Zanzibar?
A pass is only listed when Tiangong is sunlit while the sky over Zanzibar is dark enough, and the station is at least 10° above the horizon.
Does weather affect viewing Tiangong from Zanzibar?
Yes. Cloud cover in the forecast helps you judge whether the sky will be clear enough during a pass over Zanzibar.
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: Sep 13, 2026, 2:58:58 PM UTC
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Next visible Tiangong pass
No visible pass is currently predicted in the next 72 hours.
This forecast uses Zanzibar's coordinates and local timezone to calculate when Tiangong is sunlit, at least 10 degrees above the horizon and crossing a dark enough sky.
Viewing location
-6.1639°, 39.1979° · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam