Sentinel-2A over Tampa tonight
Pass predictions for Tampa, FL.
Next visible pass
Sat, Jul 25, 10:24 PM
Peak elevation 14.59° · rises E · sets NE
Tracking: SENTINEL-2A (NORAD 40697)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25 | 10:24 PM | 14.59° | E | NE |
| Jul 26 | 12:01 AM | 48.78° | S | NW |
| Jul 26 | 12:21 PM | 73.91° | N | S |
| Jul 26 | 11:31 PM | 76.94° | S | N |
| Jul 27 | 11:51 AM | 51.28° | NE | S |
| Jul 27 | 1:32 PM | 13.89° | NW | W |
| Jul 27 | 11:02 PM | 37.40° | SE | N |
How to spot Sentinel-2A from Tampa
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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