Satellite Passes Tonight — Panama City Beach, FL
Live satellite pass predictions for Panama City Beach, Florida. Updated in real time.
Tonight's Visible Passes
Predictions computed at 8:01 PM. Times shown in local time.
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Satellite Watching in Panama City Beach
Best Viewing Season
Fall through spring (October–April)
Weather Conditions
Summer is hot and humid with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Hurricane season (June–November) can disrupt viewing. Winter offers mild, clear nights.
Light Pollution
Panama City Beach has a Bortle class of 6 (suburban skies — ISS and bright satellites visible). The Gulf Coast region averages about 120 clear nights per year.
Launch Visibility
Central and South Florida residents have front-row seats to Cape Canaveral launches! Even Gulf Coast locations in Alabama and Mississippi can see bright launches as a light trail in the eastern sky during twilight.
Not directly visible, though high-altitude exhaust plumes from powerful launches have been spotted from West Texas.
Viewing Tips for Panama City Beach
Florida's east coast offers the best launch viewing in the US. For satellite watching, head inland away from coastal resort lighting. The Big Bend region of Florida has excellent dark skies.
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.