Sentinel-2A over Tampa tonight
Pass predictions for Tampa, FL.
Next visible pass
Sat, Oct 24, 12:20 PM
Peak elevation 75.58° · rises N · sets S
Tracking: SENTINEL-2A (NORAD 40697)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 | 12:20 PM | 75.58° | N | S |
| Oct 24 | 11:31 PM | 79.06° | S | N |
| Oct 25 | 11:51 AM | 51.07° | NE | S |
| Oct 25 | 1:32 PM | 13.89° | NW | W |
| Oct 25 | 11:02 PM | 37.28° | SE | N |
| Oct 26 | 12:42 AM | 18.15° | SW | NW |
| Oct 26 | 11:22 AM | 24.30° | NE | SE |
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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