Satellite Passes Tonight — Bettendorf, IA
Live satellite pass predictions for Bettendorf, Iowa. Updated in real time.
Tonight's Visible Passes
Predictions computed at 1:46 PM. Times shown in local time.
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Satellite Watching in Bettendorf
Best Viewing Season
Summer and fall (June–October)
Weather Conditions
Generally good visibility year-round outside of storm season. Tornado season (April–June) brings unpredictable weather. Winter can be clear but bitterly cold.
Light Pollution
Bettendorf has a Bortle class of 5 (moderate light pollution — bright satellites easily visible). The Midwest region averages about 100 clear nights per year.
Launch Visibility
Not visible from the Midwest.
Viewing Tips for Bettendorf
The flat terrain means wide-open horizons — great for catching passes near the horizon. Rural Missouri, Iowa, and Kansas have excellent dark skies once you leave city limits.
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.