See the ISS over Stockholm
There are no favourable visible passes of the ISS over Stockholm 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.
At 59.3°N, Stockholm lies beyond the ISS's 51.6° orbital band, so the Station never reaches the zenith here — its ceiling is about 22° above the southern horizon. Always look south: the highest passes hug that side of the sky. Read why the ISS orbits at 51.6°.
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 Stockholm?
There are no favourable visible passes over Stockholm 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 Stockholm?
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. From Stockholm's latitude the ISS never crosses to the north — keep your eyes on the southern sky, where its highest passes stay.
How bright does the ISS get over Stockholm?
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 Stockholm'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 59.33°N, 18.07°E · orbital data updated · computed with the SGP4 model.