ISS pass times · South Africa
When is the ISS visible over Pretoria?
Find the next visible passes over Pretoria, South Africa, 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 Pretoria
Local time · Africa/Johannesburg · Clear skies required
YOUR NEXT VIEWING OPPORTUNITY
Tuesday, Oct 27
Step outside 5 minutes early. Look SSW, then follow the light toward S.
30° above the horizon · About 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | SSE → SSE | 10° | 1 min |
| Mon, Oct 26 | SW → SW | 12° | 1 min |
| Tue, Oct 27 | SSW → S | 30° | 2 min |
| Wed, Oct 28 | S → ESE | 20° | 4 min |
| Wed, Oct 28 | WSW → WSW | 11° | 1 min |
Calculated Oct 20, 2:27 AM GMT+2. Predictions farther ahead can change after orbital adjustments. Check again on the day.
Viewing from Pretoria
At 25.8° latitude, Pretoria gets a healthy mix of ISS passes — from low arcs along the horizon to spectacular near-overhead crossings. High passes here can outshine everything in the night sky except the Moon.
How to read the pass times
Each pass shows its start time in Pretoria 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.