When can I see the ISS from Edinburgh?

When it passes in sunlight while the sky over Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?

Yes. On a good pass it is brighter than any star: a steady light crossing the sky in a few minutes, no telescope needed. From Edinburgh it stays low over the southern horizon, so find a clear view to the south.

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When to see the ISS over Edinburgh

Edinburgh is at 56.0° N, north of the ISS's track, which turns at 51.6°. The station never passes overhead here: its best passes peak at about 38° above the southern horizon, and around the June solstice several come in a row on bright nights. The passes below are computed for 55.9533° N, 3.1883° W, 47 m above sea level.

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When can I see the ISS from Edinburgh?: When it passes in sunlight while the sky over Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?: Yes. On a good pass it is brighter than any star: a steady light crossing the sky in a few minutes, no telescope needed. From Edinburgh it stays low over the southern horizon, so find a clear view to the south.