Satellites Visible from Caracas
Tonight
Satellite viewing from Caracas on the night of 23 August 2026 is rated QUIET NIGHT: no ISS, Tiangong or Hubble passes are visible from this location tonight. Fainter satellites and rocket bodies may still cross — the live pass list on this page covers those. The best window for satellite spotting over Caracas on 23 August 2026 is 18:56–20:07 and 04:38–05:49 GMT-4, when most satellites are still catching sunlight. Between those windows the sky is dark but the majority sit inside Earth’s shadow. Individual satellites in lower orbits can be visible a little outside these times. The best pass of the night is picked from live orbital data — the one that climbs highest and stays visible longest.
At 9pm local on 23 August 2026, no naked-eye planets are above the horizon from Caracas. Planets rise and set like the stars, so the picture changes through the night and across the year.
Caracas (10.5°N) — this close to the equator, passes sweep the whole sky and twilight is brief, so satellites appear soon after dark.
Caracas, Venezuela is perfectly placed for satellite spotting. The ISS, Tiangong, Hubble, and AST BlueBird satellites all pass overhead — OrbitalNodes.ai shows you exactly when and where to look, personalised to your exact location.
Observing notesEvening twilight begins 30 min after sunset, morning 45 min before sunrise. Best viewing away from the city-centre light dome, toward darker outskirts — best October to March, when northern nights are longest.
🛰 SEE SATELLITES OVER CARACAS NOWWhat Caracas's latitude means for satellite spotting
At 10.5°N, the sky over Caracas has a geometry all its own. Your best target is the ISS: at magnitude −4 it outshines the glow, delivering high passes from 10° several nights a week. China’s Tiangong, on a 41.5° inclination, also rides high from here — a second naked-eye station over the city.
Past the two stations, latitude decides everything else overhead. Look for the Milky Way’s core, which climbs high — about 51° up in the south at best — though from the city its glow is mostly lost to light pollution; an hour out toward darker skies brings it back. The Magellanic Clouds only skim your southern horizon, and city glow makes them a dark-site target. For bearings, Polaris hangs roughly 10° above the northern horizon. The long nights of autumn and winter offer the steadiest viewing.
Caracas’s dry season (roughly December–April) gives the dependable clear evenings; the Ávila ridge blocks northern skyglow for south-facing viewing.
SATELLITE SPOTTING FROM CARACAS
When can I see the ISS from Caracas?
The ISS appears during twilight — roughly 30 to 60 minutes after sunset or before sunrise. From Caracas's latitude of 10.5°N the best passes climb nearly overhead, and the brightest take four to six minutes to cross. Check OrbitalNodes for the exact times and the compass direction to look.
What satellites are visible from Caracas?
From Caracas the headline targets are the ISS (magnitude −4, the brightest), Tiangong, the Hubble Space Telescope and the AST BlueBird satellites. Fresh Starlink trains can also put on a show in the days after a launch.
Where is the best place to watch satellites in Caracas?
The bright stations cut through city glow, but fainter targets reward darker ground. Even 30 to 60 minutes beyond Caracas's light dome makes a dramatic difference. Polaris and the Big Dipper help you orient.
Can I see satellites from Caracas city centre?
Yes. At magnitude −4 the ISS punches straight through Caracas's light pollution and needs no equipment, and Tiangong usually shows from the centre too. Only the fainter satellites really need darker skies.
Does Caracas's latitude make it good for satellite spotting?
Yes — 10.5°N is a strong latitude, with high, bright ISS passes nearly overhead and access to a wide spread of orbits. Tiangong, China's space station, can also ride high here and is an easy second naked-eye target.
What is the best season for satellite spotting in Caracas?
October to March is best — the long northern winter nights are cold but crisp and transparent, with December and January at their peak.
Caracas sits in the Northern Hemisphere — and when EARENDIL-1 launches, its steerable mirror could illuminate targeted cities during passes. Track space-mirror passes on OrbitalSolar.ai →
WHAT'S VISIBLE FROM HERE
From Caracas (10.48°N) you have access to a wide range of satellites — here's what's visible and what isn't: