Satellites Visible from Conakry
Tonight
Satellite viewing from Conakry 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 Conakry on 23 August 2026 is 19:22–20:33 and 05:05–06:17 GMT, 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 Conakry. Planets rise and set like the stars, so the picture changes through the night and across the year.
Conakry (9.6°N) — this close to the equator, passes sweep the whole sky and twilight is brief, so satellites appear soon after dark.
Conakry, Guinea 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 in the local dry season for the clearest skies.
🛰 SEE SATELLITES OVER CONAKRY NOWWhat Conakry's latitude means for satellite spotting
Conakry sits at 9.6°N, and that one number shapes its whole night sky. Your best target is the ISS: at magnitude −4 it outshines the glow, delivering high passes from 10° several nights a week. There’s a second station too: Tiangong’s 41.5° inclination carries it high across your sky, bright enough for the naked eye.
The stations are just the start — the same latitude arranges the rest of the sky. The galactic core climbs high — peaking around 51° toward the south — 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. Longer autumn and winter nights give the steadiest viewing.
Conakry is one of the wettest capitals anywhere in the June–September monsoon — but the December–March dry season swings hard the other way with reliably clear nights.
SATELLITE SPOTTING FROM CONAKRY
When can I see the ISS from Conakry?
The ISS appears during twilight — roughly 30 to 60 minutes after sunset or before sunrise. From Conakry's latitude of 9.6°N the best passes climb nearly overhead, and the brightest take four to six minutes to cross. Use the live tracker above for tonight's exact times and headings.
What satellites are visible from Conakry?
From Conakry the headline targets are the ISS (magnitude −4, the brightest), Tiangong, the Hubble Space Telescope and the AST BlueBird satellites. Bright Starlink trains occasionally cross too, soon after a launch.
Where is the best place to watch satellites in Conakry?
The bright stations cut through city glow, but fainter targets reward darker ground. A short drive away from direct street lighting is enough to bring out the faint passes. Polaris and the Big Dipper help you orient.
Can I see satellites from Conakry city centre?
Yes. At magnitude −4 the ISS punches straight through Conakry's light pollution and needs no equipment, and Tiangong usually shows from the centre too. Only the fainter satellites really need darker skies.
Does Conakry's latitude make it good for satellite spotting?
Largely yes — 9.6°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 Conakry?
Close to the equator the nights vary little in length, so it is a year-round pursuit, best when the dry season clears the air.
Conakry 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 Conakry (9.64°N) you have access to a wide range of satellites — here's what's visible and what isn't: