Landsat 9 over Tampa tonight
Pass predictions for Tampa, FL.
Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 11:26 PM
Peak elevation 76.49° · rises S · sets N
Tracking: LANDSAT 9 (NORAD 49260)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | 11:26 PM | 76.49° | S | N |
| Sep 10 | 11:32 AM | 48.43° | NE | S |
| Sep 10 | 1:12 PM | 12.28° | NW | W |
| Sep 10 | 10:32 PM | 24.39° | SE | N |
| Sep 11 | 12:10 AM | 23.58° | SW | NW |
| Sep 11 | 10:41 AM | 10.67° | E | E |
| Sep 11 | 12:15 PM | 50.98° | N | SW |
How to spot Landsat 9 from Tampa
NASA/USGS continuous-record Earth imagery satellite.
- 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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