Satellite Passes Tonight — West Valley City, UT

Live satellite pass predictions for West Valley City, Utah. Updated in real time.

Tonight's Visible Passes

ATLAS CENTAUR 2 6:17 AM
Max elevation 40°
Direction WSW → ESE
Duration 21 min
ISS (ZARYA) 7:00 AM
Max elevation 16°
Direction WNW → NE
Duration 10 min
THOR AGENA D R/B 8:16 PM
Max elevation 76°
Direction SSE → NNW
Duration 15 min
THOR AGENA D R/B 9:58 PM
Max elevation 8°
Direction SW → NW
Duration 10 min

Predictions computed at 12:40 AM. Times shown in local time.

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Satellite Watching in West Valley City

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

West Valley City 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 West Valley City

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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