When can I see the ISS from Dakar?

When it passes in sunlight while the sky over Dakar is dark: in the two hours after sunset or before sunrise, in series that last one to two weeks. This page lists the next passes, computed as it opens.

Can you see the ISS with the naked eye from Dakar?

Yes. On a good pass it is brighter than any star: a steady light crossing the sky in a few minutes. No telescope or binoculars are needed.

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When to see the ISS over Dakar

Dakar lies at 14.7° N, well inside the band the ISS flies over. Its passes can climb overhead and come in short series, but tropical twilight is brief: the window to see the station after sunset or before sunrise is short. The passes below are computed for 14.7167° N, 17.4677° W, 22 m above sea level.

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When can I see the ISS from Dakar?: When it passes in sunlight while the sky over Dakar is dark: in the two hours after sunset or before sunrise, in series that last one to two weeks. This page lists the next passes, computed as it opens.
Can you see the ISS with the naked eye from Dakar?: Yes. On a good pass it is brighter than any star: a steady light crossing the sky in a few minutes. No telescope or binoculars are needed.