Hubble Space Telescope over Sacramento tonight

Pass predictions for Sacramento, CA.

Next visible pass
Wed, Jun 10, 8:47 PM
Peak elevation 15.14° · rises SW · sets SE
Tracking: HST (NORAD 20580)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Jun 108:47 PM15.14°SWSE
Jun 1010:26 PM16.65°SWSE
Jun 118:15 PM15.02°SWSE
Jun 119:54 PM16.60°SWSE
Jun 127:43 PM14.98°SWSE
Jun 129:22 PM16.73°SWSE
Jun 137:11 PM14.91°SWSE

How to spot Hubble Space Telescope from Sacramento

NASA/ESA optical space telescope, in service since 1990.

  • 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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