Real-time ISS Overhead Alert with Weather Check and Multi-Channel Notifications

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Built by suzuki suzuki
Created on June 07, 2026

Description

Get notified when the International Space Station passes over your location - but only when you can actually see it! This workflow combines real-time ISS tracking with weather condition checks to send you alerts at the perfect moment for observation.

Who is this for

Space enthusiasts and astronomy hobbyists who want to spot the ISS
Parents looking to share exciting science moments with their kids
Remote workers who want a unique break reminder
Educators creating engaging science experiences

What this workflow does

Tracks ISS position every 10 minutes using the Open Notify API
Calculates distance and direction from your location using the Haversine formula
Checks weather conditions via OpenWeatherMap to determine if ISS will be visible
Provides observation guidance including compass direction, elevation angle, and viewing tips
Includes crew information showing who is currently aboard the ISS
Sends multi-channel alerts to Discord, Telegram, and Gmail simultaneously

How to set up

Configure your location in the Calculate Distance and Direction node
Add OpenWeatherMap credentials (free tier available)
Set up at least one notification channel (Discord, Telegram, or Gmail)
Activate the workflow

Requirements

OpenWeatherMap API key (free)
At least one notification channel configured

Nodes Used (9)

Basic LLM Chain
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.chainLlm
Code
n8n-nodes-base.code
Discord
n8n-nodes-base.discord
Google Calendar
n8n-nodes-base.googleCalendar
Google Sheets
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets
HTTP Request
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest
OpenAI Chat Model
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenAi
Slack
n8n-nodes-base.slack
Telegram
n8n-nodes-base.telegram