ISS pass times · Brazil
When is the ISS visible over Rio de Janeiro?
Find the next visible passes over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 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 Rio de Janeiro
Local time · America/Sao Paulo · Clear skies required
YOUR NEXT VIEWING OPPORTUNITY
Tuesday, Oct 27
Step outside 5 minutes early. Look SSW, then follow the light toward SSE.
21° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | SSW → SSE | 21° | 2 min |
| Wed, Oct 28 | SSE → ESE | 14° | 3 min |
| Wed, Oct 28 | WSW → WSW | 12° | 1 min |
| Thu, Oct 29 | SW → WSW | 56° | 3 min |
| Fri, Oct 30 | SSW → ENE | 50° | 5 min |
Calculated Oct 20, 9:06 AM GMT-3. Predictions farther ahead can change after orbital adjustments. Check again on the day.
Viewing from Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro lies near the equator at 22.9° latitude, where the ISS crosses on steep, fast tracks and can pass close to straight overhead. Twilight is short in the tropics, so the visible window after sunset or before sunrise is brief — be outside a few minutes before the pass starts.
How to read the pass times
Each pass shows its start time in Rio de Janeiro 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.