International Space Station Tracker

When can you see the ISS over Pampierstad?

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

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Next visible pass

Observing location time

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Visible for

4 min 20 sec

Cloud cover

0%

  1. Appears

    north-northwest 348.2°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 60.3°

  3. Disappears

    southeast 129.8°

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
1 min 55 sec
Cloud cover
0%
  1. Appears

    east 84.5°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 23.6°

  3. Disappears

    east-southeast 113.1°

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

–

Visible for
4 min 55 sec
Cloud cover
0%
  1. Appears

    west 265.8°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 18.3°

  3. Disappears

    south 173.7°

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
3 min 45 sec
Cloud cover
0%
  1. Appears

    west-southwest 248.4°

  2. Highest point

    Elevation 31.9°

  3. Disappears

    south-southeast 158.3°

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.

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

Common questions about seeing the ISS in Pampierstad

When is the next visible ISS pass over Pampierstad?

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

Can I see the ISS from Pampierstad without a telescope?

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

Why isn’t every overhead pass listed for Pampierstad?

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

Does weather affect viewing the ISS from Pampierstad?

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

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 Pampierstad'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

-27.7832°, 24.6877° · Africa/Johannesburg