Thu, Oct 1, 07:53:08 PM
07:53:08 PM
Limited
Maximum height 15.5°
Appears
07:53:08 PM
W · 269°
Highest point
07:55:13 PM
15.5°
Disappears
07:57:13 PM
SSW · 193°
Visible for: 4 min 5 secCloud cover: 100%
Visible passes over Independence in the next 72 hours
Forecast updated: Thu, Oct 1, 06:12:53 AM
ISS passes near this city
Live ISS position and visible pass forecast for Independence, United States, with local times, directions, elevation and cloud cover.
Common questions about seeing the ISS in Independence
When is the next visible ISS pass over Independence?
The forecast on this page lists visible passes for the next 72 hours in Independence’s local timezone, including start, peak, end, direction and elevation.
Can I see the ISS from Independence without a telescope?
Yes. During a visible pass it looks like a bright, steady star moving quickly across the sky above Independence.
Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Independence?
A pass is only listed when the ISS is sunlit while the sky over Independence is dark enough, and the station is at least 10° above the horizon.
Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Independence?
Yes. Cloud cover in the forecast helps you judge whether the sky will be clear enough during a pass over Independence.
Data sources
Weather forecast data from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0).
Orbit epoch: Sep 30, 2026, 8:27:19 PM UTC
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Next visible ISS pass
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 7:53 PM
This forecast uses Independence'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
39.0911°, -94.4155° · America/Chicago