Sentinel-2A over Austin tonight
Pass predictions for Austin, TX.
Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 11:22 PM
Peak elevation 64.50° · rises SE · sets N
Tracking: SENTINEL-2A (NORAD 40697)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | 11:22 PM | 64.50° | SE | N |
| Sep 10 | 1:06 AM | 10.44° | W | W |
| Sep 10 | 11:41 AM | 37.51° | NE | S |
| Sep 10 | 1:21 PM | 19.89° | NW | SW |
| Sep 10 | 10:53 PM | 31.56° | SE | N |
| Sep 11 | 12:33 AM | 22.97° | SW | NW |
| Sep 11 | 11:12 AM | 18.28° | NE | SE |
How to spot Sentinel-2A from Austin
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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