Landsat 9 over Los Angeles tonight
Pass predictions for Los Angeles, CA.
Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 11:05 AM
Peak elevation 56.63° · rises NE · sets S
Tracking: LANDSAT 9 (NORAD 49260)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | 11:05 AM | 56.63° | NE | S |
| Sep 9 | 12:45 PM | 12.66° | NW | W |
| Sep 9 | 10:07 PM | 40.41° | SE | N |
| Sep 9 | 11:47 PM | 16.51° | SW | NW |
| Sep 10 | 10:12 AM | 14.18° | NE | SE |
| Sep 10 | 11:48 AM | 46.95° | N | SW |
| Sep 10 | 9:16 PM | 10.85° | E | NE |
How to spot Landsat 9 from Los Angeles
NASA/USGS continuous-record Earth imagery 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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