Satellite Passes Tonight — Taylorsville, UT

Live satellite pass predictions for Taylorsville, Utah. Updated in real time.

Tonight's Visible Passes

ATLAS CENTAUR 2 6:02 AM
Max elevation 40°
Direction WSW → ESE
Duration 21 min
ISS (ZARYA) 6:13 AM
Max elevation 19°
Direction W → NE
Duration 10 min
THOR AGENA D R/B 7:43 PM
Max elevation 52°
Direction SSE → N
Duration 15 min
THOR AGENA D R/B 9:23 PM
Max elevation 18°
Direction SSW → NNW
Duration 13 min

Predictions computed at 2:50 AM. Times shown in local time.

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Satellite Watching in Taylorsville

Best Viewing Season

Summer and fall (June–October)

Weather Conditions

High altitude means thinner atmosphere and better seeing. Winter storms can bring clouds but are interspersed with crystal-clear spells. Summer is generally excellent.

Light Pollution

Taylorsville has a Bortle class of 7 (suburban skies — ISS and bright satellites visible). The Mountain West region averages about 150 clear nights per year.

Launch Visibility

Not visible from the Mountain West.

Parts of Nevada and Utah have reported seeing exhaust plumes from Vandenberg launches during twilight, though this is uncommon.

Viewing Tips for Taylorsville

The high elevation is a huge advantage — less atmosphere means brighter satellites. Central Idaho, rural Utah, and western Colorado have world-class dark skies. Natural Bridges and Great Basin are certified International Dark Sky Parks.

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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