International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Bethlehem?

See where the International Space Station (ISS) is now and when it will next cross the sky over Bethlehem, Free, South Africa.

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 Bethlehem in the next 72 hours

6

Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

6 min 10 sec

Cloud cover

98%

  1. Appears

    west-northwest 297.5°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 42.4°

  3. Disappears

    south-southeast 153.6°

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
5 min 5 sec
Cloud cover
16%
  1. Appears

    northwest 317.3°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 88.7°

  3. Disappears

    southeast 137.5°

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
2 min 50 sec
Cloud cover
88%
  1. Appears

    east-northeast 69.4°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 40°

  3. Disappears

    east-southeast 122.2°

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
2 min 35 sec
Cloud cover
45%
  1. Appears

    west-southwest 251.7°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 14.3°

  3. Disappears

    south-southwest 204.3°

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.

Observing location time

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Visible for
20 sec
Cloud cover
2%
  1. Appears

    east 100.1°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 11.8°

  3. Disappears

    east-southeast 104°

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
2%
  1. Appears

    west-southwest 257.1°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 23.7°

  3. Disappears

    south-southeast 165.1°

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.

Forecast updated:

Observing location time: Africa/Johannesburg

Pass predictions may change after an orbital manoeuvre.

ISS passes near this city

Live ISS position and visible pass forecast for Bethlehem, South Africa, with local times, directions, elevation and cloud cover.

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Bethlehem

When is the next visible ISS pass over Bethlehem?

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

Can I see the ISS from Bethlehem without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Bethlehem?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Bethlehem?

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

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 14, 2026, 7:16:30 AM UTC

What counts as a visible pass?

This forecast uses Bethlehem'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

-28.2308°, 28.3071° · Africa/Johannesburg