Sentinel-2B over Philadelphia tonight
Pass predictions for Philadelphia, PA.
Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 11:17 AM
Peak elevation 39.63° · rises NE · sets S
Tracking: SENTINEL-2B (NORAD 42063)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | 11:17 AM | 39.63° | NE | S |
| Sep 9 | 12:57 PM | 24.73° | N | SW |
| Sep 9 | 10:34 PM | 55.48° | SE | N |
| Sep 10 | 12:15 AM | 16.95° | SW | NW |
| Sep 10 | 10:48 AM | 21.02° | NE | SE |
| Sep 10 | 12:26 PM | 44.92° | N | SW |
| Sep 10 | 10:05 PM | 29.88° | SE | N |
How to spot Sentinel-2B 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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