International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Forest Lake?

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

6

Next visible pass

Observing location time

–

Visible for

5 min 25 sec

Cloud cover

0%

  1. Appears

    southwest 233.9°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 76°

  3. Disappears

    east-northeast 65.2°

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

–

Visible for
1 min 5 sec
Cloud cover
0%
  1. Appears

    west-northwest 282.1°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 17.5°

  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
1 min 15 sec
Cloud cover
10%
  1. Appears

    east-northeast 77.9°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 20.5°

  3. Disappears

    east-northeast 69.4°

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
3 min 15 sec
Cloud cover
15%
  1. Appears

    west 271.8°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 38.2°

  3. Disappears

    north-northwest 347.4°

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 20 sec
Cloud cover
78%
  1. Appears

    west 260.1°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 50.5°

  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

–

Visible for
40 sec
Cloud cover
78%
  1. Appears

    west-northwest 297.7°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 14°

  3. Disappears

    northwest 304.9°

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.

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

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Forest Lake

When is the next visible ISS pass over Forest Lake?

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

Can I see the ISS from Forest Lake without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Forest Lake?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Forest Lake?

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

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 Forest Lake'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

45.2789°, -92.9852° · America/Chicago