Satellite Passes Tonight — Glen Landing, IL

Live satellite pass predictions for Glen Landing, Illinois. Updated in real time.

Tonight's Visible Passes

THOR AGENA D R/B 9:15 PM
Max elevation
Direction SW → NW
Duration 9 min
SL-3 R/B 12:57 AM
Max elevation 10°
Direction NNW → E
Duration 11 min
CSS (TIANHE) 5:02 AM
Max elevation 72°
Direction WNW → ESE
Duration 11 min
ATLAS CENTAUR 2 5:29 AM
Max elevation 15°
Direction SW → ESE
Duration 11 min
HST 5:33 AM
Max elevation 10°
Direction SW → ESE
Duration 9 min

Predictions computed at 3:09 PM. Times shown in local time.

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Satellite Watching in Glen Landing

Best Viewing Season

Summer (June–August)

Weather Conditions

Lake-effect clouds are common in winter, especially downwind of the Great Lakes. Summer provides the most reliable clear skies. Spring and fall are transitional.

Light Pollution

Glen Landing has a Bortle class of 5 (moderate light pollution — bright satellites easily visible). The Great Lakes region averages about 85 clear nights per year.

Launch Visibility

Not visible from the Great Lakes region.

Viewing Tips for Glen Landing

Northern Michigan and Wisconsin offer some of the darkest skies in the Midwest. Cherry Springs in PA and Headlands in MI are designated dark sky parks. Get away from the Chicago and Detroit metro light domes.

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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