See the ISS over Salvador
There are no favourable visible passes of the ISS over Salvador in the current forecast window. The station is passing only in daylight, or sitting in Earth's shadow during your dark hours. This shifts within a few days as the orbit drifts — check back soon.
How to read this
- Max height — how high the ISS climbs above the horizon at its peak, in degrees (90° is straight overhead). Higher passes are brighter and easier to spot.
- Brightness — apparent magnitude; lower (more negative) is brighter. At its best the ISS outshines every star.
- Appears → Leaves — the compass direction it rises from and sets toward. The station always tracks roughly west-to-east.
Want the underlying mechanics? Read how to spot the ISS, why passes only happen at dawn and dusk, and how the station's brightness is worked out.
Frequently asked
When is the ISS visible from Salvador?
There are no favourable visible passes over Salvador in the current forecast window. The ISS is either passing only in daylight, or it sits in Earth's shadow during your dark hours. This changes within days as the orbit drifts roughly 22.5° west each revolution.
Which direction should I look to see the ISS from Salvador?
The ISS always travels roughly west-to-east and appears as a bright, steady point of light — no flashing, no telescope needed. When a visible pass is available, this page lists the exact rise and set directions.
How bright does the ISS get over Salvador?
When sunlit and high in the sky the ISS can reach magnitude −3 or brighter — outshining every star. Its apparent brightness depends on how high it climbs and the angle of sunlight on its solar arrays.
Are these ISS pass times accurate?
Yes — they are computed from the latest published orbital element set (TLE) using the standard SGP4 model, the same maths professional tracking tools use. Times are shown in Salvador's local clock and refreshed continuously as a newer element set is published. For a live sky view and a phone-pointing AR mode, use the tracker on the home page.
Coordinates 12.98°S, 38.50°W · orbital data updated · computed with the SGP4 model.