Fri, Oct 2, 07:07:04 PM
07:07:04 PM
Limited
Maximum height 14.4°
Appears
07:07:04 PM
W · 265°
Highest point
07:08:59 PM
14.4°
Disappears
07:10:49 PM
SSW · 197°
Visible for: 3 min 45 secCloud cover: 0%
Visible passes over Charleston in the next 72 hours
Forecast updated: Thu, Oct 1, 02:28:55 AM
ISS passes near this city
Live ISS position and visible pass forecast for Charleston, United States, with local times, directions, elevation and cloud cover.
Common questions about seeing the ISS in Charleston
When is the next visible ISS pass over Charleston?
The forecast on this page lists visible passes for the next 72 hours in Charleston’s local timezone, including start, peak, end, direction and elevation.
Can I see the ISS from Charleston without a telescope?
Yes. During a visible pass it looks like a bright, steady star moving quickly across the sky above Charleston.
Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Charleston?
A pass is only listed when the ISS is sunlit while the sky over Charleston is dark enough, and the station is at least 10° above the horizon.
Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Charleston?
Yes. Cloud cover in the forecast helps you judge whether the sky will be clear enough during a pass over Charleston.
Data sources
Weather forecast data from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0).
Orbit epoch: Sep 30, 2026, 8:27:19 PM UTC
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Next visible ISS pass
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7:07 PM
This forecast uses Charleston'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
39.4962°, -88.1762° · America/Chicago