ISS pass times · United States
When is the ISS visible over Boston?
Find the next visible passes over Boston, United States, in local time. See when to step outside, which direction to look, and how high the station climbs. Visibility depends on a clear sky and a sunlit station.
Next visible passes over Boston
Local time · America/New York · Clear skies required
YOUR BEST PASS IN THE NEXT 7 DAYS
Monday, Oct 26
Step outside 5 minutes early. Look NNW, then follow the light toward ENE.
20° above the horizon · About 5 minutes visible
Chosen using height, duration and brightness. Weather isn't available for every candidate; check the clouds before you go.
Shared links use an approximate area, rounded to about 10 km.
| When to look | Direction | Max height | Visible for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21 | NNE → NE | 27° | 2 min |
| Thu, Oct 22 | NE → NE | 12° | 1 min |
| Thu, Oct 22 | NW → NE | 18° | 4 min |
| Fri, Oct 23 | N → NE | 19° | 2 min |
| Sat, Oct 24 | NE → NE | 10° | 1 min |
Calculated Oct 20, 8:28 AM EDT. Predictions farther ahead can change after orbital adjustments. Check again on the day.
Viewing from Boston
At 42.4° latitude, Boston lies almost directly under the edge of the station's 51.6° orbit — one of the best latitudes on Earth for ISS spotting. Passes here can climb all the way to the zenith, straight overhead, and the station crosses frequently on both evening and morning cycles.
How to read the pass times
Each pass shows its start time in Boston local time, the compass direction it travels (for example W→SE means it rises in the west and sets in the southeast), its maximum height above the horizon, and how long it stays visible. Higher passes are usually easier to see above buildings and trees. No telescope is needed. New to this? Read our guide to seeing the ISS or watch the station's position right now on the live tracker.