International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Waukee?

See where the International Space Station (ISS) is now and when it will next cross the sky over Waukee, Iowa, 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 Waukee in the next 72 hours

5

Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

6 min 5 sec

Cloud cover

0%

  1. Appears

    west-southwest 245.6°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 61.6°

  3. Disappears

    northeast 47.9°

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
50 sec
Cloud cover
0%
  1. Appears

    west-northwest 300.6°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 13.8°

  3. Disappears

    northwest 312.8°

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
3 min 15 sec
Cloud cover
0%
  1. Appears

    west-northwest 288°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 21.9°

  3. Disappears

    north 357.2°

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
5 min 35 sec
Cloud cover
97%
  1. Appears

    west 274.5°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 28.4°

  3. Disappears

    northeast 36°

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
0 sec
Cloud cover
97%
  1. Appears

    northwest 319.8°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 10.1°

  3. Disappears

    northwest 319.8°

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.

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 Waukee, United States, with local times, directions, elevation and cloud cover.

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Waukee

When is the next visible ISS pass over Waukee?

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

Can I see the ISS from Waukee without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Waukee?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Waukee?

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

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 Waukee'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

41.6117°, -93.8852° · America/Chicago