International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Altamont?

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

5

Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

6 min 35 sec

Cloud cover

100%

  1. Appears

    southwest 232.2°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 83.8°

  3. Disappears

    east-northeast 56.8°

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

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Visible for
2 min
Cloud cover
100%
  1. Appears

    west-northwest 288.5°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 21°

  3. Disappears

    northwest 323.2°

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
4 min 20 sec
Cloud cover
1%
  1. Appears

    west 275.6°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 28.6°

  3. Disappears

    north-northeast 19.2°

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
6 min 15 sec
Cloud cover
85%
  1. Appears

    west 261.8°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 39.6°

  3. Disappears

    northeast 44.5°

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

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Visible for
1 min 10 sec
Cloud cover
92%
  1. Appears

    northwest 309.6°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 14.8°

  3. Disappears

    north-northwest 328.3°

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/Los_Angeles

Pass predictions may change after an orbital manoeuvre.

ISS passes near this city

Live ISS position and visible pass forecast for Altamont, United States, with local times, directions, elevation and cloud cover.

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Altamont

When is the next visible ISS pass over Altamont?

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

Can I see the ISS from Altamont without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Altamont?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Altamont?

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

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, 8:02:34 AM UTC

What counts as a visible pass?

This forecast uses Altamont'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

42.2068°, -121.7372° · America/Los_Angeles