Sentinel-2A over Auckland tonight
Pass predictions for Auckland, NZ.
Next visible pass
Thu, Sep 10, 10:46 PM
Peak elevation 50.62° · rises SE · sets N
Tracking: SENTINEL-2A (NORAD 40697)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 | 10:46 PM | 50.62° | SE | N |
| Sep 11 | 12:27 AM | 18.58° | SW | W |
| Sep 11 | 10:02 AM | 59.46° | NE | S |
| Sep 11 | 11:44 AM | 14.54° | NW | SW |
| Sep 11 | 10:17 PM | 25.91° | SE | NE |
| Sep 11 | 11:56 PM | 34.14° | S | NW |
| Sep 12 | 9:32 AM | 31.13° | NE | 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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