International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Elk River?

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

5

Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

5 min 30 sec

Cloud cover

0%

  1. Appears

    southwest 232.4°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 72.4°

  3. Disappears

    east-northeast 66.1°

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

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Visible for
1 min 10 sec
Cloud cover
0%
  1. Appears

    west 281.1°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 18.3°

  3. Disappears

    west-northwest 293.5°

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

–

Visible for
3 min 20 sec
Cloud cover
20%
  1. Appears

    west 270.6°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 39.3°

  3. Disappears

    north 350.4°

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
5 min 25 sec
Cloud cover
78%
  1. Appears

    west 258.8°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 52.3°

  3. Disappears

    northeast 49.1°

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Observing location time

–

Visible for
45 sec
Cloud cover
78%
  1. Appears

    west-northwest 297°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 14.6°

  3. Disappears

    northwest 305.3°

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

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Elk River

When is the next visible ISS pass over Elk River?

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

Can I see the ISS from Elk River without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Elk River?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Elk River?

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

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 14, 2026, 10:45:17 PM UTC

What counts as a visible pass?

This forecast uses Elk River'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

45.3038°, -93.5672° · America/Chicago