Visible passes over Mabopane in the next 72 hours
Forecast updated: Thu, Oct 1, 04:25:40 AM
No visible ISS passes are predicted in the next 72 hours.
The ISS still passes nearby, but it may be in Earth’s shadow or your sky may be too bright.
ISS passes near this city
Live ISS position and visible pass forecast for Mabopane, South Africa, with local times, directions, elevation and cloud cover.
Common questions about seeing the ISS in Mabopane
When is the next visible ISS pass over Mabopane?
The forecast on this page lists visible passes for the next 72 hours in Mabopane’s local timezone, including start, peak, end, direction and elevation.
Can I see the ISS from Mabopane without a telescope?
Yes. During a visible pass it looks like a bright, steady star moving quickly across the sky above Mabopane.
Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Mabopane?
A pass is only listed when the ISS is sunlit while the sky over Mabopane is dark enough, and the station is at least 10° above the horizon.
Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Mabopane?
Yes. Cloud cover in the forecast helps you judge whether the sky will be clear enough during a pass over Mabopane.
Data sources
Weather forecast data from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0).
Orbit epoch: Sep 30, 2026, 11:09:48 AM UTC
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Next visible ISS pass
No visible pass is currently predicted in the next 72 hours.
This forecast uses Mabopane'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
-25.5090°, 28.0640° · Africa/Johannesburg