Sentinel-2A over Austin tonight
Pass predictions for Austin, TX.
Next visible pass
Sun, Jul 26, 11:22 AM
Peak elevation 23.19° · rises NE · sets SE
Tracking: SENTINEL-2A (NORAD 40697)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26 | 11:22 AM | 23.19° | NE | SE |
| Jul 26 | 1:01 PM | 31.17° | N | SW |
| Jul 26 | 10:34 PM | 20.14° | E | N |
| Jul 27 | 12:12 AM | 36.99° | S | NW |
| Jul 27 | 10:55 AM | 10.58° | E | E |
| Jul 27 | 12:30 PM | 64.17° | N | SW |
| Jul 27 | 11:42 PM | 76.05° | S | N |
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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