Aura over Auckland tonight

Pass predictions for Auckland, NZ.

Next visible pass
Thu, Jun 11, 2:08 PM
Peak elevation 15.55° · rises SE · sets NE
Tracking: AURA (NORAD 28376)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Jun 112:08 PM15.55°SENE
Jun 113:44 PM46.67°SNW
Jun 121:10 AM13.88°ESE
Jun 122:45 AM57.82°NS
Jun 122:45 PM39.05°SEN
Jun 124:23 PM19.43°SWNW
Jun 131:47 AM32.61°NES

How to spot Aura from Auckland

NASA atmospheric chemistry satellite.

  • Look in the direction listed — passes start near the horizon and arc across the sky.
  • Peak elevation matters — a 60°+ peak means it'll go nearly overhead; under 30° stays low.
  • Best viewing is in the 90 minutes after sunset or before sunrise — the satellite is sunlit while you're in shadow.
  • No equipment needed for bright passes — the ISS at peak rivals Venus.

Going to look up?

For fainter satellites you'll want 7×50 or 10×50 binoculars. A pair of Celestron SkyMaster binoculars is the consensus pick. Affiliate placement — replace with your affiliate link.

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