Where Is the ISS Right Now?
See the International Space Station’s live position on an interactive 3D globe, and find out exactly when the ISS will pass over your location tonight.
How to see the ISS tonight
Catch the right window
The ISS is visible in the hour or two after sunset or before sunrise, when it’s lit by the Sun against a dark sky.
Look for a steady light
Unlike a plane it doesn’t blink — it glides smoothly across the sky in 2–5 minutes as one of the brightest points up there.
Know when and where
AstroSat predicts the ISS passes over your location — time, direction and peak elevation — so you’re ready before it appears.
Watch it sail over
At ~28,000 km/h the station crosses the whole sky in minutes. Once you’ve seen it once, you’ll spot it again easily.
The International Space Station orbits about 400 km up at roughly 28,000 km/h — circling Earth every ~90 minutes, around 16 times a day. It has been continuously crewed since 2000 and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky, making it easy to spot. AstroSat plots it live, computed in your browser with the SGP4 model, with pass predictions for your exact location.
Frequently asked questions
How fast does the ISS travel?
About 28,000 km/h (7.66 km/s), completing an orbit roughly every 90 minutes — around 16 orbits a day.
Can I see the ISS with the naked eye?
Yes — it’s one of the brightest things in the sky, appearing as a steady, fast-moving point of light.
When is the best time to see the ISS?
The hour or two after sunset or before sunrise, when it’s sunlit against a dark sky. AstroSat shows the exact times for your location.
How often does the ISS pass over me?
Most places get several visible passes per week; AstroSat lists the upcoming ones for your coordinates.