Satellites Visible from Jakarta
Tonight
Satellite viewing from Jakarta on the night of 23 August 2026 is rated FAIR NIGHT: 1 visible ISS, Tiangong or Hubble pass, the best reaching 42° above the horizon. The best window for satellite spotting over Jakarta on 23 August 2026 is 04:18–05:27 and 18:07–19:20 GMT+7, 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 Jakarta. Planets rise and set like the stars, so the picture changes through the night and across the year.
Jakarta (6.2°S) — this close to the equator, passes sweep the whole sky and twilight is brief, so satellites appear soon after dark.
Jakarta, Indonesia 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 JAKARTA NOWWhat Jakarta's latitude means for satellite spotting
At 6.2°S, the sky over Jakarta has a geometry all its own. The ISS is your standout target: at magnitude −4 it cuts straight through city skyglow, and from 6° it can climb to high passes several nights a week. Tiangong, China’s station, orbits at 41.5° inclination, so from your latitude it too can ride high — a second bright, naked-eye station to catch from the city.
The stations are just the start — the same latitude arranges the rest of the sky. Look for the Milky Way’s core, which climbs high — about 67° 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 northern horizon, and city glow makes them a dark-site target. Polaris never rises; the Southern Cross and the unmarked south pole, about 6° up, are your guides. The clearest, longest nights here fall through the austral winter, May to August.
Jakarta’s wet season (roughly November–March) storms most evenings; the June–September dry months are the dependable window.
SATELLITE SPOTTING FROM JAKARTA
When can I see the ISS from Jakarta?
The ISS appears during twilight — roughly 30 to 60 minutes after sunset or before sunrise. From Jakarta's latitude of 6.2°S 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 Jakarta?
From Jakarta 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 Jakarta?
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. The Southern Cross and the southern sky help you orient.
Can I see satellites from Jakarta city centre?
Yes. At magnitude −4 the ISS punches straight through Jakarta's light pollution and needs no equipment, and Tiangong usually shows from the centre too. Only the fainter satellites really need darker skies.
Does Jakarta's latitude make it good for satellite spotting?
Largely yes — 6.2°S 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 Jakarta?
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.
Jakarta sits in the Southern 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 Jakarta (6.21°S) you have access to a wide range of satellites — here's what's visible and what isn't: