Tonight at 22:34

International Space Station

passes at 22:34 · south, 37° up

Wait for a gap Patchy clouds · 39%

Cloud forecast from 17:00 city time — refreshed a few times a day

Aurora chance

low (Kp 3.0)

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Stargazing from Edinburgh

Edinburgh, in the United Kingdom, is far enough from the equator that summer nights stay dim and twilit, while winter offers long, properly dark skies starting as early as 17:00 local time.

Common questions

What planets are visible tonight from Edinburgh?

Tonight you can see Saturn from Edinburgh, all above 10° altitude.

What time does the sun set in Edinburgh tonight?

Sunset in Edinburgh tonight is at 19:41. Astronomical twilight (when the sky is fully dark) begins later.

Can I see the ISS from Edinburgh tonight?

Yes — the ISS will rise above 20° altitude at 22:34 local time, passing toward the south and peaking 37° above the horizon for 3 minutes.

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