Satellite Passes Tonight — South Crown, AK

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

Tonight's Visible Passes

SL-3 R/B 11:24 PM
Max elevation 50°
Direction W → ENE
Duration 15 min
SL-3 R/B 1:06 AM
Max elevation 59°
Direction WNW → ESE
Duration 15 min
SL-3 R/B 2:48 AM
Max elevation 63°
Direction NW → SE
Duration 15 min
SL-3 R/B 4:29 AM
Max elevation 20°
Direction NW → S
Duration 13 min
ISS (ZARYA) 5:48 AM
Max elevation
Direction SSW → E
Duration 8 min

Predictions computed at 12:10 PM. Times shown in local time.

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Satellite Watching in South Crown

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

South Crown has a Bortle class of 5 (moderate light pollution — bright satellites easily visible). The Hawaii & Pacific region averages about 140 clear nights per year.

Launch Visibility

Not visible from Hawaii.

Viewing Tips for South Crown

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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