Envisat over Denver tonight
Pass predictions for Denver, CO.
Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 2:37 PM
Peak elevation 82.82° · rises S · sets N
Tracking: ENVISAT (NORAD 27386)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | 2:37 PM | 82.82° | S | N |
| Sep 9 | 4:21 PM | 10.11° | W | W |
| Sep 10 | 2:46 AM | 28.88° | NE | SE |
| Sep 10 | 4:25 AM | 31.42° | N | SW |
| Sep 10 | 1:59 PM | 36.18° | SE | N |
| Sep 10 | 3:39 PM | 24.88° | SW | NW |
| Sep 11 | 2:10 AM | 12.18° | E | SE |
How to spot Envisat from Denver
ESA's largest civilian piece of space debris — defunct since 2012 but still tracked.
- 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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One email tonight before Envisat is visible, never more than 2/week.