Visible passes over Times Square in the next 72 hours
Forecast updated: Fri, Oct 2, 12:29:00 AM
No visible ISS passes are predicted in the next 72 hours.
The ISS still passes nearby, but it may be in Earth’s shadow or your sky may be too bright.
ISS passes near this city
Live ISS position and visible pass forecast for Times Square, United States, with local times, directions, elevation and cloud cover.
Common questions about seeing the ISS in Times Square
When is the next visible ISS pass over Times Square?
The forecast on this page lists visible passes for the next 72 hours in Times Square’s local timezone, including start, peak, end, direction and elevation.
Can I see the ISS from Times Square without a telescope?
Yes. During a visible pass it looks like a bright, steady star moving quickly across the sky above Times Square.
Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Times Square?
A pass is only listed when the ISS is sunlit while the sky over Times Square is dark enough, and the station is at least 10° above the horizon.
Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Times Square?
Yes. Cloud cover in the forecast helps you judge whether the sky will be clear enough during a pass over Times Square.
Data sources
Weather forecast data from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0).
Orbit epoch: Oct 1, 2026, 11:56:31 AM UTC
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Next visible ISS pass
No visible pass is currently predicted in the next 72 hours.
This forecast uses Times Square'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
40.7564°, -73.9864° · America/New_York