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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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37.3541
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This interactive map displays the real-time positions of the brightest satellites orbiting Earth. Designed for enthusiasts and researchers alike, the map allows users to track these satellites, observe their trajectories, and access information about their missions and characteristics. Ideal for educational purposes, scientific research, and general interest, this tool provides an engaging way to explore the dynamic world of satellite technology.

Satellite Flyovers Tonight

AJISAI (EGS)

Satellite pass tonight

AJISAI (EGS)
↗ 20:21 ↘ 20:23 ↑ 24°
☼ 7 ✣ -
A Japanese geodetic satellite used for Earth observation and scientific studies.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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SEASAT 1

Satellite pass tonight

SEASAT 1
↗ 20:27 ↘ 20:28 ↑ 17°
☼ 5.8 ✣ -
An Earth observation satellite launched by NASA to study oceanographic phenomena.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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TERRA

Satellite pass tonight

TERRA
↗ 20:36 ↘ 20:36 ↑ 13°
☼ 5.5 ✣ -
An Earth observation satellite used for monitoring environmental and climate data.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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COSMOS 2428

Satellite pass tonight

COSMOS 2428
↗ 02:22 ↘ 02:23 ↑ 26°
☼ 5.4 ✣ -
A satellite in the Russian Cosmos series, used for various military or scientific applications.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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MIDORI II (ADEOS-II)

Satellite pass tonight

MIDORI II (ADEOS-II)
↗ 02:28 ↘ 02:28 ↑ 14°
☼ 5.3 ✣ -
A Japanese satellite used for Earth observation and environmental monitoring.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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AQUA

Satellite pass tonight

AQUA
↗ 02:48 ↘ 02:48 ↑ 18°
☼ 5.3 ✣ -
An Earth observation satellite used for studying water and climate data.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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SL-3 R/B

Satellite pass tonight

SL-3 R/B
↗ 02:51 ↘ 02:54 ↑ 16°
☼ 6.2 ✣ -
A common designation for the upper stages of Soviet launch vehicles, often used to deploy various types of satellites.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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ARIANE 5 R/B

Satellite pass tonight

ARIANE 5 R/B
↗ 03:11 ↘ 03:11 ↑ 12°
☼ 5.9 ✣ -
The rocket booster from the Ariane 5 launch vehicle, used for delivering heavy payloads into space.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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SL-14 R/B

Satellite pass tonight

SL-14 R/B
↗ 03:15 ↘ 03:17 ↑ 32°
☼ 5.2 ✣ -
An upper stage of the Soviet launch vehicle used in the deployment of satellites.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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COSMOS 2228

Satellite pass tonight

COSMOS 2228
↗ 03:35 ↘ 03:42 ↑ 34°
☼ 5.4 ✣ -
Another satellite in the Cosmos program, used for various applications including military.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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COSMO-SKYMED 1

Satellite pass tonight

COSMO-SKYMED 1
↗ 03:52 ↘ 03:58 ↑ 19°
☼ 6.1 ✣ -
An Italian Earth observation satellite used for radar imaging and environmental monitoring.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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COSMOS 1743

Satellite pass tonight

COSMOS 1743
↗ 03:53 ↘ 03:58 ↑ 23°
☼ 5.6 ✣ -
A satellite from the Soviet Cosmos series, typically used for military or scientific missions.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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RESURS-DK 1

Satellite pass tonight

RESURS-DK 1
↗ 03:58 ↘ 04:03 ↑ 21°
☼ 5.6 ✣ -
A Russian Earth observation satellite used for environmental monitoring and mapping.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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ATLAS CENTAUR 2

Satellite pass tonight

ATLAS CENTAUR 2
↗ 04:22 ↘ 04:24 ↑ 12°
☼ 4.4 ✣ -
The second Atlas-Centaur rocket launched by NASA, primarily used for launching satellites into orbit.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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