Wed, Sep 30, 08:03 PM
Earliest next pass · Grand Rapids
ISS pass times in Michigan
Select a city in Michigan, United States for a location-specific 72-hour visible pass forecast.
ISS visibility across Michigan
Major-city outlook for the next 36 hours
Forecast updated: Sep 30, 2026, 11:26 PM
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Major cities with a visible pass
Grand Rapids
Best sampled pass · 22.8°
Among 8 sampled major cities in Michigan, 8 currently have a visible ISS pass in the next 36 hours. The earliest is near Grand Rapids around Wed, Sep 30, 08:03 PM. The best sampled elevation in this window reaches about 22.8°. Open a city below for its full 72-hour forecast, map and cloud cover.
Major city forecasts
A fast comparison of 8 populous cities. Open a city for its complete 72-hour forecast, map and weather.
Grand RapidsAmerica/DetroitWed, Sep 30, 08:03 PMMaximum height 22.8° · W → SFull forecastLansingAmerica/DetroitWed, Sep 30, 08:04 PMMaximum height 21.4° · W → SFull forecastFlintAmerica/DetroitWed, Sep 30, 08:04 PMMaximum height 19.3° · W → SFull forecastAnn ArborAmerica/DetroitWed, Sep 30, 08:04 PMMaximum height 21.0° · W → SFull forecastSterling HeightsAmerica/DetroitWed, Sep 30, 08:04 PMMaximum height 19.1° · W → SFull forecastDetroitAmerica/DetroitWed, Sep 30, 08:04 PMMaximum height 19.7° · W → SFull forecastWarrenAmerica/DetroitWed, Sep 30, 08:04 PMMaximum height 19.3° · W → SFull forecastClinton TownshipAmerica/DetroitWed, Sep 30, 08:04 PMMaximum height 18.9° · W → SFull forecast
How to find ISS pass times in Michigan
Use this page as a directory for Michigan: compare the major-city outlook above, then open your city for a full local forecast.
- Browse the regions or cities listed for Michigan (or start from a major city in the outlook above).
- Open a city page to see the next 72 hours of visible passes in that city’s local timezone, with direction, elevation and cloud cover.
- Recheck close to the pass—orbital elements update regularly, and cloud cover can change.
A pass over Michigan is listed as visible only when the station is sunlit, at least 10° above the horizon, and the local sky is dark enough for naked-eye viewing. Not every overhead flight meets those conditions.
Cities
Check the next visible ISS passes for every listed city in Michigan, United States, with local viewing times, direction, elevation and cloud cover.
AdrianAllen ParkAllendaleAnn ArborAuburn HillsBattle CreekBay CityBerkleyBirminghamBurtonCantonClinton TownshipDearbornDearborn HeightsDetroitEast LansingEastpointeFarmington HillsFerndaleFlintForest HillsGarden CityGrand RapidsGrandvilleGrosse Pointe WoodsHamtramckHaslettHazel ParkHollandHoltInksterJacksonJenisonKalamazooKentwoodLansingLincoln ParkLivoniaMadison HeightsMarquetteMidlandMonroeMount ClemensMount PleasantMuskegonNorton ShoresNoviOak ParkOkemosPontiacPort HuronPortageRedfordRochester HillsRomulusRosevilleRoyal OakSaginawSaginaw Township NorthShelbySouthfieldSouthgateSt. Clair ShoresSterling HeightsTaylorTraverse CityTrentonTroyWalkerWarrenWaterfordWaverlyWayneWest BloomfieldWestlandWyandotteWyomingYpsilanti
Common questions about seeing the ISS in Michigan
When is the ISS visible in Michigan?
Pick a city in Michigan below for a location-specific 72-hour forecast of visible ISS passes with local times, direction, elevation and cloud cover.
How do I get a pass forecast for my city in Michigan?
Browse or search the city list on this page. Opening a city loads a forecast calculated from that city’s coordinates and timezone.
Why might there be no visible ISS pass this week in Michigan?
The ISS still flies nearby, but a pass is only listed when it is sunlit, high enough above the horizon, and the local sky is dark enough.
How accurate are the times for Michigan?
Times are usually accurate to within seconds with current orbital data. Recheck shortly before a pass, as orbital elements are updated regularly.
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