Sentinel-2A over Philadelphia tonight
Pass predictions for Philadelphia, PA.
Next visible pass
Sun, Jul 26, 10:39 AM
Peak elevation 16.86° · rises NE · sets SE
Tracking: SENTINEL-2A (NORAD 40697)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26 | 10:39 AM | 16.86° | NE | SE |
| Jul 26 | 12:17 PM | 55.90° | N | SW |
| Jul 26 | 9:56 PM | 24.67° | SE | N |
| Jul 26 | 11:34 PM | 39.86° | S | NW |
| Jul 27 | 11:47 AM | 75.59° | N | S |
| Jul 27 | 1:29 PM | 13.68° | NW | W |
| Jul 27 | 9:28 PM | 13.64° | E | NE |
How to spot Sentinel-2A from Philadelphia
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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