Thu, Oct 8, 06:52 PM
Earliest next pass · Port Elizabeth
When is Tiangong visible in South Africa?
Browse South Africa by region to find the next visible Tiangong pass for your city—local viewing times, sky direction, elevation and cloud cover for the next 72 hours.
Tiangong visibility across South Africa
Major-city outlook for the next 36 hours
Forecast updated: Oct 8, 2026, 4:18 PM
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Major cities with a visible pass
Port Elizabeth
Best sampled pass · 57.4°
Among 8 sampled major cities in South Africa, 8 currently have a visible Tiangong pass in the next 36 hours. The earliest is near Port Elizabeth around Thu, Oct 8, 06:52 PM. The best sampled elevation in this window reaches about 57.4°. Open a city below for its full 72-hour forecast, map and cloud cover.
Major city forecasts
A fast comparison of 8 populous cities. Open a city for its complete 72-hour forecast, map and weather.
Port ElizabethAfrica/JohannesburgThu, Oct 8, 06:52 PMMaximum height 57.4° · WSW → ENEFull forecastPietermaritzburgAfrica/JohannesburgThu, Oct 8, 06:54 PMMaximum height 36.3° · SW → EFull forecastDurbanAfrica/JohannesburgThu, Oct 8, 06:54 PMMaximum height 39.7° · SW → EFull forecastSowetoAfrica/JohannesburgThu, Oct 8, 06:55 PMMaximum height 18.3° · SSW → ESEFull forecastJohannesburgAfrica/JohannesburgThu, Oct 8, 06:55 PMMaximum height 18.3° · SSW → ESEFull forecastPretoriaAfrica/JohannesburgThu, Oct 8, 06:55 PMMaximum height 17.3° · SSW → ESEFull forecastSoshanguveAfrica/JohannesburgThu, Oct 8, 06:55 PMMaximum height 16.6° · SSW → ESEFull forecastCape TownAfrica/JohannesburgThu, Oct 8, 08:28 PMMaximum height 36.6° · WSW → NWFull forecast
How to find Tiangong pass times in South Africa
Use this page as a directory for South Africa: compare the major-city outlook above, then open your city for a full local forecast.
- Browse the regions or cities listed for South Africa (or start from a major city in the outlook above).
- Open a city page to see the next 72 hours of visible passes in that city’s local timezone, with direction, elevation and cloud cover.
- Recheck close to the pass—orbital elements update regularly, and cloud cover can change.
A pass over South Africa is listed as visible only when the station is sunlit, at least 10° above the horizon, and the local sky is dark enough for naked-eye viewing. Not every overhead flight meets those conditions.
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Common questions about seeing Tiangong in South Africa
When can I see Tiangong in South Africa?
Open a state or region below, then choose your city for a 72-hour visible-pass forecast with local times, sky direction, elevation and cloud cover across South Africa.
How do I find Tiangong pass times for a city in South Africa?
Use the region and city lists on this page, or search from the main Tiangong tracker. Each city page uses that location’s coordinates and timezone.
Why aren’t all Tiangong overflights listed for South Africa?
Only passes where the station is sunlit, at least 10° above the horizon, and the local sky is dark enough are listed as visible.
How accurate are Tiangong times for South Africa?
Orbital times are usually accurate to within seconds when current orbital elements are available. Recheck close to the pass because the orbit is periodically updated.
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