Aura over Cape Town tonight
Pass predictions for Cape Town, ZA.
Next visible pass
Thu, Jun 11, 1:59 AM
Peak elevation 21.57° · rises NE · sets S
Tracking: AURA (NORAD 28376)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11 | 1:59 AM | 21.57° | NE | S |
| Jun 11 | 3:36 AM | 31.71° | N | SW |
| Jun 11 | 3:36 PM | 78.31° | S | N |
| Jun 12 | 2:36 AM | 55.20° | NE | S |
| Jun 12 | 4:17 AM | 11.82° | NW | SW |
| Jun 12 | 2:39 PM | 18.04° | SE | NE |
| Jun 12 | 4:15 PM | 36.80° | S | NW |
How to spot Aura from Cape Town
NASA atmospheric chemistry satellite.
- 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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