International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Bothell?

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

6

Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

5 min 40 sec

Cloud cover

78%

  1. Appears

    south-southwest 209.9°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 33°

  3. Disappears

    east 81.7°

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 15 sec
Cloud cover
57%
  1. Appears

    west 261.4°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 37.5°

  3. Disappears

    west 279.7°

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 15 sec
Cloud cover
27%
  1. Appears

    west-southwest 250.4°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 79.5°

  3. Disappears

    east-northeast 57.4°

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
0 sec
Cloud cover
45%
  1. Appears

    west-northwest 285.6°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 10°

  3. Disappears

    west-northwest 285.6°

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 10 sec
Cloud cover
1%
  1. Appears

    west-southwest 238°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 74°

  3. Disappears

    east-northeast 69.1°

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
2 min
Cloud cover
8%
  1. Appears

    west 278.9°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 29.4°

  3. Disappears

    west-northwest 301.7°

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

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Bothell

When is the next visible ISS pass over Bothell?

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

Can I see the ISS from Bothell without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Bothell?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Bothell?

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

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 Bothell'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

47.7623°, -122.2054° · America/Los_Angeles