Fri, Oct 2, 07:07:44 PM
07:07:44 PM
Limited
Maximum height 10.7°
Appears
07:07:44 PM
WSW · 245°
Highest point
07:08:34 PM
10.7°
Disappears
07:09:19 PM
SW · 218°
Visible for: 1 min 35 secCloud cover: 0%
Visible passes over Chicago Loop in the next 72 hours
Forecast updated: Thu, Oct 1, 10:53:57 AM
ISS passes near this city
Live ISS position and visible pass forecast for Chicago Loop, United States, with local times, directions, elevation and cloud cover.
Common questions about seeing the ISS in Chicago Loop
When is the next visible ISS pass over Chicago Loop?
The forecast on this page lists visible passes for the next 72 hours in Chicago Loop’s local timezone, including start, peak, end, direction and elevation.
Can I see the ISS from Chicago Loop without a telescope?
Yes. During a visible pass it looks like a bright, steady star moving quickly across the sky above Chicago Loop.
Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Chicago Loop?
A pass is only listed when the ISS is sunlit while the sky over Chicago Loop is dark enough, and the station is at least 10° above the horizon.
Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Chicago Loop?
Yes. Cloud cover in the forecast helps you judge whether the sky will be clear enough during a pass over Chicago Loop.
Data sources
Weather forecast data from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0).
Orbit epoch: Oct 1, 2026, 2:39:00 AM UTC
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Next visible ISS pass
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7:07 PM
This forecast uses Chicago Loop'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
41.8841°, -87.6333° · America/Chicago