Sentinel-2B over Austin tonight
Pass predictions for Austin, TX.
Next visible pass
Sun, Jul 26, 11:12 AM
Peak elevation 18.24° · rises NE · sets SE
Tracking: SENTINEL-2B (NORAD 42063)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26 | 11:12 AM | 18.24° | NE | SE |
| Jul 26 | 12:50 PM | 39.20° | N | SW |
| Jul 26 | 10:25 PM | 15.95° | E | NE |
| Jul 27 | 12:02 AM | 47.12° | S | NW |
| Jul 27 | 12:20 PM | 81.23° | N | S |
| Jul 27 | 11:32 PM | 81.64° | S | N |
| Jul 28 | 11:50 AM | 47.62° | NE | S |
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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