Sentinel-2A over Philadelphia tonight
Pass predictions for Philadelphia, PA.
Next visible pass
Wed, Jun 10, 1:39 PM
Peak elevation 11.00° · rises NW · sets W
Tracking: SENTINEL-2A (NORAD 40697)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10 | 1:39 PM | 11.00° | NW | W |
| Jun 10 | 9:37 PM | 16.72° | E | N |
| Jun 10 | 11:14 PM | 62.22° | S | N |
| Jun 11 | 11:27 AM | 49.68° | NE | S |
| Jun 11 | 1:07 PM | 20.42° | N | W |
| Jun 11 | 10:44 PM | 69.33° | SE | N |
| Jun 12 | 12:26 AM | 13.44° | SW | NW |
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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