Satellite Passes Tonight — Forestford, AK

Live satellite pass predictions for Forestford, Alaska. Updated in real time.

Tonight's Visible Passes

SL-3 R/B 12:10 AM
Max elevation
Direction SE → ENE
Duration 9 min
SL-3 R/B 1:48 AM
Max elevation 26°
Direction S → NE
Duration 14 min
SL-3 R/B 3:28 AM
Max elevation 74°
Direction SW → ENE
Duration 15 min
ISS (ZARYA) 4:01 AM
Max elevation 10°
Direction SSW → ESE
Duration 9 min
SL-3 R/B 5:10 AM
Max elevation 62°
Direction W → ENE
Duration 15 min

Predictions computed at 12:09 PM. Times shown in local time.

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Satellite Watching in Forestford

Best Viewing Season

Year-round, best April–October (dry season)

Weather Conditions

Trade winds bring passing clouds but also excellent atmospheric stability. Higher elevations like Mauna Kea have among the best seeing conditions on Earth. Winter wet season brings more cloud cover.

Light Pollution

Forestford has a Bortle class of 6 (suburban skies — ISS and bright satellites visible). The Hawaii & Pacific region averages about 140 clear nights per year.

Launch Visibility

Not visible from Hawaii.

Viewing Tips for Forestford

Hawaii offers excellent satellite viewing with minimal light pollution outside Honolulu. The Big Island's west coast and Maui's upcountry are exceptional. Alaska's high latitude means summer nights are too bright — focus on equinox seasons.

Best Time to Watch

Check for passes during the first 2 hours after sunset or before sunrise. This is when satellites catch sunlight against a dark sky.

What to Look For

Satellites look like steady, bright stars moving smoothly across the sky. They don't blink like airplanes.

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