Sentinel-2A over Beijing tonight
Pass predictions for Beijing, CN.
Next visible pass
Thu, Jun 11, 10:03 AM
Peak elevation 21.44° · rises NE · sets SE
Tracking: SENTINEL-2A (NORAD 40697)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11 | 10:03 AM | 21.44° | NE | SE |
| Jun 11 | 11:41 AM | 43.94° | N | SW |
| Jun 11 | 9:20 PM | 30.41° | SE | N |
| Jun 11 | 10:59 PM | 31.61° | S | NW |
| Jun 12 | 9:35 AM | 10.59° | E | E |
| Jun 12 | 11:11 AM | 83.61° | N | S |
| Jun 12 | 12:54 PM | 10.70° | NW | W |
How to spot Sentinel-2A from Beijing
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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