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Aura over Vancouver tonight

Pass predictions for Vancouver, CA.

Next visible pass
Sun, Oct 25, 2:40 PM
Peak elevation 41.62° · rises SE · sets N
Tracking: AURA (NORAD 28376)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Oct 252:40 PM41.62°SEN
Oct 254:18 PM26.68°SWNW
Oct 264:10 AM52.32°NES
Oct 265:48 AM22.93°NW
Oct 261:43 PM14.77°EN
Oct 263:18 PM86.94°SN
Oct 264:59 PM12.24°WNW

How to spot Aura from Vancouver

NASA atmospheric chemistry 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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