International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Tshiame?

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

4

Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

5 min 15 sec

Cloud cover

1%

  1. Appears

    northwest 313.9°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 83.1°

  3. Disappears

    southeast 138.8°

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
3 min
Cloud cover
63%
  1. Appears

    east-northeast 64.7°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 44°

  3. Disappears

    southeast 123.8°

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
35 sec
Cloud cover
100%
  1. Appears

    east 99.2°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 13.2°

  3. Disappears

    east-southeast 106°

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
100%
  1. Appears

    west 258.9°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 22.6°

  3. Disappears

    south-southeast 166.8°

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.

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 Tshiame, South Africa, with local times, directions, elevation and cloud cover.

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Tshiame

When is the next visible ISS pass over Tshiame?

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

Can I see the ISS from Tshiame without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Tshiame?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Tshiame?

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

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 Tshiame'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

-28.3306°, 28.9909° · Africa/Johannesburg