Sentinel-2A over Detroit tonight
Pass predictions for Detroit, MI.
Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 10:46 PM
Peak elevation 39.25° · rises SE · sets N
Tracking: SENTINEL-2A (NORAD 40697)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | 10:46 PM | 39.25° | SE | N |
| Sep 10 | 12:26 AM | 26.22° | SW | NW |
| Sep 10 | 10:59 AM | 12.98° | NE | SE |
| Sep 10 | 12:37 PM | 75.29° | N | S |
| Sep 10 | 2:19 PM | 10.79° | NW | W |
| Sep 10 | 10:17 PM | 22.32° | SE | N |
| Sep 10 | 11:55 PM | 48.95° | S | NW |
How to spot Sentinel-2A from Detroit
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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