Satellite Passes Tonight — Royal Canyon, ND

Live satellite pass predictions for Royal Canyon, North Dakota. Updated in real time.

Tonight's Visible Passes

SL-3 R/B 1:28 AM
Max elevation 72°
Direction SW → NE
Duration 15 min
SL-3 R/B 3:11 AM
Max elevation 21°
Direction W → NE
Duration 14 min
ISS (ZARYA) 3:54 AM
Max elevation 61°
Direction W → ENE
Duration 11 min
SL-3 R/B 4:55 AM
Max elevation 12°
Direction WNW → NE
Duration 12 min
ISS (ZARYA) 5:31 AM
Max elevation 46°
Direction WNW → E
Duration 11 min

Predictions computed at 2:34 PM. Times shown in local time.

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Satellite Watching in Royal Canyon

Best Viewing Season

Summer through fall (June–November)

Weather Conditions

One of the clearest regions in the US. Low humidity and sparse population make for excellent viewing. Spring severe weather season is the main disruption.

Light Pollution

Royal Canyon has a Bortle class of 5 (moderate light pollution — bright satellites easily visible). The Great Plains region averages about 130 clear nights per year.

Launch Visibility

Not visible from the Great Plains.

Viewing Tips for Royal Canyon

The Great Plains offer some of the darkest skies in the continental US. Western Oklahoma, the Nebraska Sandhills, and the South Dakota Badlands are premier dark sky destinations. The flat horizon is ideal 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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