Sentinel-2A over Auckland tonight
Pass predictions for Auckland, NZ.
Next visible pass
Thu, Jun 11, 9:23 AM
Peak elevation 25.39° · rises NE · sets S
Tracking: SENTINEL-2A (NORAD 40697)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11 | 9:23 AM | 25.39° | NE | S |
| Jun 11 | 11:01 AM | 35.63° | N | SW |
| Jun 11 | 11:16 PM | 82.37° | S | N |
| Jun 12 | 8:55 AM | 13.63° | E | SE |
| Jun 12 | 10:31 AM | 69.69° | N | S |
| Jun 12 | 10:46 PM | 50.35° | SE | N |
| Jun 13 | 12:27 AM | 18.57° | SW | W |
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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