Satellite Passes Tonight — Cambridge, MA

Live satellite pass predictions for Cambridge, Massachusetts. Updated in real time.

Tonight's Visible Passes

HST 4:50 AM
Max elevation
Direction WSW → SSE
Duration 8 min
ISS (ZARYA) 5:16 AM
Max elevation 25°
Direction NW → E
Duration 10 min
THOR AGENA D R/B 5:47 AM
Max elevation 41°
Direction NNE → S
Duration 15 min
SL-3 R/B 5:59 PM
Max elevation
Direction WNW → NNE
Duration 10 min
THOR AGENA D R/B 6:45 PM
Max elevation 15°
Direction SSW → NNW
Duration 13 min

Predictions computed at 8:09 PM. Times shown in local time.

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Satellite Watching in Cambridge

Best Viewing Season

Summer and early fall (June–September)

Weather Conditions

Winters bring frequent cloud cover. Summer offers the longest and warmest viewing windows. Fall is excellent with clear, crisp nights.

Light Pollution

Cambridge has a Bortle class of 9 (urban skies — only the brightest satellites visible). The Northeast region averages about 90 clear nights per year.

Launch Visibility

Too far north to see Cape Canaveral launches directly. Follow live streams for the best experience.

Not visible from the Northeast. Vandenberg launches head south over the Pacific.

Viewing Tips for Cambridge

Head to rural areas in Vermont, New Hampshire, or Maine for darker skies. Coastal areas can offer unobstructed horizons for low-elevation passes.

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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