Hubble Space Telescope over Tampa tonight
Pass predictions for Tampa, FL.
Next visible pass
Sat, Oct 24, 7:07 PM
Peak elevation 10.06° · rises SE · sets SE
Tracking: HST (NORAD 20580)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 | 7:07 PM | 10.06° | SE | SE |
| Oct 24 | 8:43 PM | 36.77° | SW | E |
| Oct 24 | 10:22 PM | 79.01° | W | E |
| Oct 25 | 12:02 AM | 82.05° | W | E |
| Oct 25 | 1:41 AM | 42.14° | W | SE |
| Oct 25 | 3:23 AM | 12.00° | SW | S |
| Oct 25 | 8:10 PM | 36.08° | SW | E |
How to spot Hubble Space Telescope from Tampa
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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