Sentinel-2B over Austin tonight
Pass predictions for Austin, TX.
Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 11:12 PM
Peak elevation 50.64° · rises SE · sets N
Tracking: SENTINEL-2B (NORAD 42063)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | 11:12 PM | 50.64° | SE | N |
| Sep 10 | 12:54 AM | 13.91° | SW | NW |
| Sep 10 | 11:31 AM | 29.44° | NE | S |
| Sep 10 | 1:10 PM | 24.91° | N | SW |
| Sep 10 | 10:43 PM | 25.18° | SE | N |
| Sep 11 | 12:22 AM | 29.08° | SW | NW |
| Sep 11 | 11:03 AM | 14.11° | NE | SE |
How to spot Sentinel-2B 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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