International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Moline?

See where the International Space Station (ISS) is now and when it will next cross the sky over Moline, Illinois, United States.

Or click anywhere on the map below to manually choose an observing point.

What counts as a visible pass?

The station must be at least 10° above the horizon, illuminated by the Sun, and passing over a sky dark enough for viewing. Times use your city’s local timezone.

Visible passes over Moline in the next 72 hours

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Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

5 min 25 sec

Cloud cover

0%

  1. Appears

    west-southwest 254.7°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 46.3°

  3. Disappears

    northeast 38.8°

Select “Where to look” to explore the pass in 3D. Drag the time slider to see where to look at any point in the pass.

Observing location time

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Visible for
0 sec
Cloud cover
0%
  1. Appears

    northwest 307.6°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 10°

  3. Disappears

    northwest 307.6°

Select “Where to look” to explore the pass in 3D. Drag the time slider to see where to look at any point in the pass.

Observing location time

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Visible for
2 min 30 sec
Cloud cover
0%
  1. Appears

    northeast 38.3°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 49.1°

  3. Disappears

    northeast 52.1°

Select “Where to look” to explore the pass in 3D. Drag the time slider to see where to look at any point in the pass.

Observing location time

–

Visible for
2 min 25 sec
Cloud cover
0%
  1. Appears

    west-northwest 296°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 19.2°

  3. Disappears

    north-northwest 342.5°

Select “Where to look” to explore the pass in 3D. Drag the time slider to see where to look at any point in the pass.

Observing location time

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Visible for
4 min 45 sec
Cloud cover
55%
  1. Appears

    west-northwest 282.8°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 23.9°

  3. Disappears

    north-northeast 26°

Select “Where to look” to explore the pass in 3D. Drag the time slider to see where to look at any point in the pass.

Forecast updated:

Observing location time: America/Chicago

Pass predictions may change after an orbital manoeuvre.

ISS passes near this city

Live ISS position and visible pass forecast for Moline, United States, with local times, directions, elevation and cloud cover.

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Moline

When is the next visible ISS pass over Moline?

The forecast on this page lists visible passes for the next 72 hours in Moline’s local timezone, including start, peak, end, direction and elevation.

Can I see the ISS from Moline without a telescope?

Yes. During a visible pass it looks like a bright, steady star moving quickly across the sky above Moline.

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Moline?

A pass is only listed when the ISS is sunlit while the sky over Moline is dark enough, and the station is at least 10° above the horizon.

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Moline?

Yes. Cloud cover in the forecast helps you judge whether the sky will be clear enough during a pass over Moline.

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: Nov 15, 2026, 4:56:48 AM UTC

What counts as a visible pass?

This forecast uses Moline'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

41.5067°, -90.5151° · America/Chicago