Sentinel-2A over Detroit tonight
Pass predictions for Detroit, MI.
Next visible pass
Sun, Oct 25, 11:47 AM
Peak elevation 37.27° · rises NE · sets S
Tracking: SENTINEL-2A (NORAD 40697)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 11:47 AM | 37.27° | NE | S |
| Oct 25 | 1:27 PM | 28.20° | N | SW |
| Oct 25 | 11:05 PM | 58.39° | SE | N |
| Oct 26 | 12:47 AM | 17.33° | SW | NW |
| Oct 26 | 11:18 AM | 20.14° | NE | SE |
| Oct 26 | 12:56 PM | 50.82° | N | SW |
| Oct 26 | 10:36 PM | 32.32° | SE | N |
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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