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🛰️ ISS High-Elevation Visible Passes

Location: GCARC W2MMD Clubhouse

Coordinates: 39.73465°N, -75.20691°W

Report Generated: February 19, 2026 at 07:00 PM EST

Period: Next 14 Days

Filter: Only passes with maximum elevation ≥70°

About High-Elevation Visible Passes: These are spectacular overhead passes when the International
Space Station crosses nearly straight above you (≥70° elevation). The ISS appears as an extremely bright moving
“star” – often the brightest object in the sky after the Moon. At high elevations, the ISS is visible for the
maximum duration and appears to move more slowly across the sky, making it easier to observe and photograph.

These predictions use N2YO’s visual pass algorithm which automatically filters for proper sun angles
(ISS in sunlight, observer in darkness/twilight).

Sunday, March 01, 2026

6:04 AM – 6:15 AM
87° overhead
Very bright
Start: 6:04 AM at 307° (NW), 3.8° above horizon
Highest Point: 6:10 AM at 33° (NNE), 87° elevation
End: 6:15 AM at 128° (SE), 0.55° above horizon
Duration: 9 minutes 45 seconds
Brightness: Magnitude -2.4

Tips for Viewing High-Elevation Passes:

  • High passes (≥70°) are the most spectacular – ISS passes almost directly overhead
  • The ISS will appear extremely bright, often brighter than any star
  • At zenith (directly overhead), the ISS appears to slow down and hang in the sky
  • Perfect opportunity for photography – use tripod with 2-5 second exposures
  • No telescope needed – easily visible to the naked eye
  • Check weather conditions before viewing (clear skies required)
  • Allow eyes to adjust to darkness for 5-10 minutes before pass

Pass predictions from N2YO.com visual pass algorithm. Times in EST. Actual visibility may vary by ±2 minutes.

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    • Work and Test Bench
    • Clubhouse Satellite Station
      • Satellite Rotator Controller
    • SatNOGS Ground Station
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        • What Are DMR Channels?
        • What Are DMR Timeslots?
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        • What Are DMR Zones?
      • What is a DMR Hotspot?
      • Configuring DMR Hotspot for GCARC Talk Group
      • Connecting to the GCARC DMR TalkGroup with a Yaesu System Fusion Radio and a Hotspot
      • Using DM-1701 CPS Program
      • Open GD77 on Baofeng DM1701
      • Pi-based OpenGD77 Flasher: Bypassing Windows Driver Headaches
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      • Software Defined Radio Demystified
      • Installing an RTL-SDR on a Windows PC
      • SDR Tech Saturday Presentation January 2025
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        • Installing PiAware Using the Prebuilt SD Card Image with Raspberry Pi Imager
        • Installing PiAware using Command Line Commands
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      • How to Join the GCARC Channel on Your Meshtastic Device Using a QR Code
      • Installing the Meshtastic CLI on a Windows PC
      • Window-Mounted 915 MHz Meshtastic Yagi Antenna Project
      • Meshtastic CLI Commands
    • Exploring Ham Radio Digital Modes: Packet Radio and WSJT-X
      • Packet Radio (AX.25) in Amateur Digital Communications
      • Exploring WSJT Digital Modes
    • BTECH UV-PRO Radio
      • Satellite Mode for the UV-PRO
    • TIDRADIO H3 Resources
      • TIDRADIO TD-H3 Transceiver: Comprehensive Briefing
      • Overview of Stock Firmware Menu System
      • Comparison of Stock TIDRADIO Firmware vs. nicFW V2 Firmware
    • Balloon Project
      • Balloon Launch – 2025-03-17
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