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Tiangong is the second-brightest space station in orbit, reaching magnitude –2 on good passes — about as bright as Jupiter.
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Enter your location in the pass predictor above to see upcoming visible passes with exact times, direction and elevation.
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Go outside 1–2 hours after sunset or before sunrise. These are the best times because the station is in sunlight while the sky is dark enough to see it.
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Look for a bright, steady, non-blinking light moving smoothly across the sky. Unlike aircraft, Tiangong does not flash or blink. Passes typically last 2–6 minutes.
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Tiangong may fade mid-pass as it enters Earth’s shadow. Higher passes (60°+) are brighter and easier to spot. Look for the ★ Excellent label in the pass list.