Fri, Oct 2, 07:06:38 PM
07:06:38 PM
Limited
Maximum height 13.1°
Appears
07:06:38 PM
W · 260°
Highest point
07:08:18 PM
13.1°
Disappears
07:09:53 PM
SSW · 201°
Visible for: 3 min 15 secCloud cover: 0%
Visible passes over Sterling in the next 72 hours
Forecast updated: Thu, Oct 1, 03:07:46 AM
ISS passes near this city
Live ISS position and visible pass forecast for Sterling, United States, with local times, directions, elevation and cloud cover.
Common questions about seeing the ISS in Sterling
When is the next visible ISS pass over Sterling?
The forecast on this page lists visible passes for the next 72 hours in Sterling’s local timezone, including start, peak, end, direction and elevation.
Can I see the ISS from Sterling without a telescope?
Yes. During a visible pass it looks like a bright, steady star moving quickly across the sky above Sterling.
Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Sterling?
A pass is only listed when the ISS is sunlit while the sky over Sterling is dark enough, and the station is at least 10° above the horizon.
Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Sterling?
Yes. Cloud cover in the forecast helps you judge whether the sky will be clear enough during a pass over Sterling.
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 7:06 PM
This forecast uses Sterling'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
41.7886°, -89.6962° · America/Chicago