Sentinel-2A over Minneapolis tonight
Pass predictions for Minneapolis, MN.
Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 10:30 AM
Peak elevation 10.13° · rises E · sets E
Tracking: SENTINEL-2A (NORAD 40697)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | 10:30 AM | 10.13° | E | E |
| Sep 9 | 12:06 PM | 79.74° | N | S |
| Sep 9 | 1:47 PM | 15.98° | NW | W |
| Sep 9 | 9:48 PM | 21.12° | E | N |
| Sep 9 | 11:26 PM | 57.52° | S | N |
| Sep 10 | 11:36 AM | 43.35° | NE | S |
| Sep 10 | 1:16 PM | 26.96° | N | SW |
How to spot Sentinel-2A from Minneapolis
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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