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Night Sky Visibility in France

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Track upcoming passes of the International Space Station and Tiangong, plus moon phase and meteor activity across cities in France. Viewing conditions vary by location — choose a city for precise local times.

ISS Visible Soon

0 / 100 cities

Night or twilight passes in next 36h.

Tiangong Visible Soon

0 / 100 cities

Night or twilight passes in next 36h.

Moon

Waning Crescent (27%)

Same phase nationwide; rise/set varies by city.

Meteors

Active Eta-Aquariids

Peak: May 06

Tonight / Next 36h Highlights

Fast summary for France

ISS

No Pass

No visible ISS passes currently tracked in the next 36 hours.

Tiangong

No Pass

No visible Tiangong passes currently tracked in the next 36 hours.

Moon

Waning Crescent

Current moon phase in France:

Waning Crescent (27%)

Age: 24.38 days

Rise and set times vary by city.

Meteors

Active

Active — next up: Eta-Aquariids

Peak: May 06

Dark skies help — check the Bortle rating by city below.

City Forecasts

Top city table

Table object

City	Next pass (local date & time)	Visibility	Max elev.	Bortle
Roubaix	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Tourcoing	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Saint-Denis	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Avignon	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Asnières-sur-Seine	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Nanterre	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Poitiers	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Versailles	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Courbevoie	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Créteil	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Pau	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Colombes	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Vitry-sur-Seine	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Aulnay-sous-Bois	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
La Rochelle	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Champigny-sur-Marne	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Rueil-Malmaison	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Antibes	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Gare	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Saint-Maur-des-Fossés	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Cannes	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Calais	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Béziers	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Dunkerque	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Aubervilliers	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Mérignac	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Bourges	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Saint-Nazaire	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Colmar	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Maison Blanche	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Valence	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Quimper	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Drancy	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Noisy-le-Grand	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Villeneuve-d'Ascq	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
La Seyne-sur-Mer	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Levallois-Perret	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Chambéry	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Issy-les-Moulineaux	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Neuilly-sur-Seine	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Troyes	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Antony	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
La Roche-sur-Yon	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Lorient	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Sarcelles	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Pessac	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Ivry-sur-Seine	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Évreux	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Vénissieux	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4
Cergy	N/A	Not visible — No pass	0°	4

Tip: For exact directions and minute-by-minute timing, open any city page.

All Cities in France

Browse city pages for exact pass times, elevation, and local viewing guidance.

Paris Marseille Lyon Toulouse Nice Nantes Marne La Vallée Strasbourg Bordeaux Montpellier Lille Rennes Reims Le Havre Saint-Étienne Toulon Angers Dijon Grenoble Nîmes Clermont-Ferrand Aix-en-Provence Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Brest Le Mans Amiens Tours Limoges Villeurbanne Besançon Metz Orléans Rouen Mulhouse Montreuil Perpignan Caen Boulogne-Billancourt Nancy Argenteuil Roubaix Tourcoing Saint-Denis Avignon Asnières-sur-Seine Nanterre Poitiers Versailles Courbevoie Créteil Pau Colombes Vitry-sur-Seine Aulnay-sous-Bois La Rochelle Champigny-sur-Marne Rueil-Malmaison Antibes Gare Saint-Maur-des-Fossés Cannes Calais Béziers Dunkerque Aubervilliers Mérignac Bourges Saint-Nazaire Colmar Maison Blanche Valence Quimper Drancy Noisy-le-Grand Villeneuve-d'Ascq La Seyne-sur-Mer Levallois-Perret Chambéry Issy-les-Moulineaux Neuilly-sur-Seine Troyes Antony La Roche-sur-Yon Lorient Sarcelles Pessac Ivry-sur-Seine Évreux Vénissieux Cergy Clichy Saint-Quentin Niort Belfort Ajaccio Vannes Sartrouville Maisons-Alfort Meaux Blois

FAQ

When can I see the ISS from France?

The ISS is visible when it passes overhead after sunset or before sunrise while still lit by the Sun. Check the city grid above — “Night” and “Twilight” are the best viewing categories.

What does “visible pass” mean?

A “visible” pass typically means the spacecraft is above your horizon and illuminated by sunlight while your sky is dark enough. Visibility improves with higher maximum elevation and darker skies (lower Bortle rating).

When can I see Tiangong from France?

Tiangong visibility works the same way as the ISS: best near dawn or dusk when it’s sunlit and your sky is darker. Switch the view selector to “Tiangong Passes” to see upcoming opportunities by city.

What is the current moon phase in France?

The current phase is Waning Crescent with approximately 27% illumination. Moonrise and moonset times differ by city.

Are there active meteor showers in France?

Current status: Active. The next notable shower is Eta-Aquariids (peak May 06). For best results, choose a city with darker skies.

Do I need special equipment to see these events?

No. The ISS and most meteor showers are best viewed with the naked eye. Binoculars can help with Moon details.

How this works

Pass predictions depend on orbital paths and sunlight geometry — a spacecraft is easiest to see when it’s sunlit while your location is in twilight or night. Higher maximum elevation generally means a brighter, longer view. Real-world visibility can still be affected by clouds, haze, and light pollution.