International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Rochester?

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

6

Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

5 min 30 sec

Cloud cover

1%

  1. Appears

    west-southwest 240°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 83.6°

  3. Disappears

    east-northeast 56.4°

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

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Visible for
50 sec
Cloud cover
0%
  1. Appears

    west-northwest 289.4°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 15°

  3. Disappears

    west-northwest 299.2°

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
15 sec
Cloud cover
10%
  1. Appears

    east-northeast 64.9°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 12.3°

  3. Disappears

    east-northeast 64.1°

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
3 min 5 sec
Cloud cover
24%
  1. Appears

    west 278.7°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 30.3°

  3. Disappears

    north-northwest 345.8°

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

–

Visible for
5 min 15 sec
Cloud cover
96%
  1. Appears

    west 266.7°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 39.1°

  3. Disappears

    northeast 40.4°

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

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Visible for
20 sec
Cloud cover
96%
  1. Appears

    northwest 305.2°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 11.8°

  3. Disappears

    northwest 309.1°

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.

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

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Rochester

When is the next visible ISS pass over Rochester?

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

Can I see the ISS from Rochester without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Rochester?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Rochester?

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

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 Rochester'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

44.0216°, -92.4699° · America/Chicago