Sky over London
Is the ISS visible tonight over London?
Not tonight. Next: Thu 12 Nov at 18:21, low in the S, bright.
ISS passes this week
3 visible passes over London in the next 7 days. The best is Thu 12 Nov at 18:21: 15° up, bright (-1.5). 3 stay low, under 25°, and are easy to miss behind buildings.
Sunset in London Sat 7 Nov at 16:25; dark from 17:01.
| Date | Starts | Direction | Highest | Visible for | Brightness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 12 Nov | 18:21 | Low in the S | 15° | 1 min | -1.5 |
| Fri 13 Nov | 17:34 | SSE to SE | 13° | 2 min | -1.6 |
| Fri 13 Nov | 19:08 | Low in the SW | 15° | 1 min | -0.6 |
Starlink train over London
A Starlink batch of 27 satellites launched on 31 October and is still flying close together.
| Date | Starts | Direction | Highest | Visible for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 7 Nov | 17:18 | NNW to SSE | 89° | 5 min |
| Sun 8 Nov | 17:31 | NW to S | 34° | 5 min |
| Mon 9 Nov | 17:47 | WNW to SSW | 15° | 3 min |
How bright a train looks changes a lot with the angle, so no brightness is given. Trains spread out and fade within about a week of launch.
ISS Tracker reminds you a few minutes before each pass over your exact spot in England. Free.
London, England, 51.51, -0.13. Computed 2026-11-07 11:38 UTC. How to see it, and how these times are worked out.