Sentinel-2A over Auckland tonight
Pass predictions for Auckland, NZ.
Next visible pass
Sun, Jul 26, 10:27 PM
Peak elevation 32.14° · rises SE · sets N
Tracking: SENTINEL-2A (NORAD 40697)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26 | 10:27 PM | 32.14° | SE | N |
| Jul 27 | 12:06 AM | 27.87° | S | NW |
| Jul 27 | 9:42 AM | 38.17° | NE | S |
| Jul 27 | 11:22 AM | 22.94° | NW | SW |
| Jul 27 | 9:58 PM | 16.52° | SE | NE |
| Jul 27 | 11:36 PM | 52.82° | S | NW |
| Jul 28 | 9:13 AM | 20.74° | E | S |
How to spot Sentinel-2A from Auckland
ESA optical Earth-observation satellite (Copernicus).
- 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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