Fri, Oct 2, 05:08 AM
Earliest next pass · Somerset West
ISS pass times in Western Cape
Select a city in Western Cape, South Africa for a location-specific 72-hour visible pass forecast.
ISS visibility across Western Cape
Major-city outlook for the next 36 hours
Forecast updated: Oct 1, 2026, 9:49 AM
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Major cities with a visible pass
George
Best sampled pass · 19.0°
Among 8 sampled major cities in Western Cape, 8 currently have a visible ISS pass in the next 36 hours. The earliest is near Somerset West around Fri, Oct 2, 05:08 AM. The best sampled elevation in this window reaches about 19.0°. 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.
Somerset WestAfrica/JohannesburgFri, Oct 2, 05:08 AMMaximum height 15.2° · S → ESEFull forecastAthloneAfrica/JohannesburgFri, Oct 2, 05:08 AMMaximum height 14.7° · S → ESEFull forecastCape TownAfrica/JohannesburgFri, Oct 2, 05:08 AMMaximum height 14.5° · S → ESEFull forecastStellenboschAfrica/JohannesburgFri, Oct 2, 05:08 AMMaximum height 14.9° · S → ESEFull forecastPaarlAfrica/JohannesburgFri, Oct 2, 05:08 AMMaximum height 14.6° · S → ESEFull forecastWorcesterAfrica/JohannesburgFri, Oct 2, 05:08 AMMaximum height 14.9° · S → ESEFull forecastAtlantisAfrica/JohannesburgFri, Oct 2, 05:08 AMMaximum height 13.9° · S → ESEFull forecastGeorgeAfrica/JohannesburgFri, Oct 2, 05:08 AMMaximum height 19.0° · SSW → EFull forecast
How to find ISS pass times in Western Cape
Use this page as a directory for Western Cape: compare the major-city outlook above, then open your city for a full local forecast.
- Browse the regions or cities listed for Western Cape (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 Western Cape 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.
Cities
Check the next visible ISS passes for every listed city in Western Cape, South Africa, with local viewing times, direction, elevation and cloud cover.
AshtonAthloneAtlantisBeaufort WestBredasdorpCaledonCape TownCeresDysselsdorpGansbaaiGeorgeGrabouwGroot-BrakrivierHermanusKnysnaKraaifonteinLansdowneLe RouxMalmesburyMontaguMoorreesburgMossel BayOudtshoornPaarlPlettenberg BayRetreatRiversdaleRobertsonRondeboschSaldanhaSomerset WestStellenboschSwellendamVredenburgVredendalWellingtonWorcester
Common questions about seeing the ISS in Western Cape
When is the ISS visible in Western Cape?
Pick a city in Western Cape below for a location-specific 72-hour forecast of visible ISS passes with local times, direction, elevation and cloud cover.
How do I get a pass forecast for my city in Western Cape?
Browse or search the city list on this page. Opening a city loads a forecast calculated from that city’s coordinates and timezone.
Why might there be no visible ISS pass this week in Western Cape?
The ISS still flies nearby, but a pass is only listed when it is sunlit, high enough above the horizon, and the local sky is dark enough.
How accurate are the times for Western Cape?
Times are usually accurate to within seconds with current orbital data. Recheck shortly before a pass, as orbital elements are updated regularly.
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