WATCH SATELLITES AND PLANES

These platforms visualize satellite travel paths and orbits in 3D or on 2D maps, and can show if a satellite is currently visible from your location.

Top Live Satellite Tracking Sites

• Satellitemap.space: A popular 3D, live-tracking map specializing in Starlink, SpaceX, GPS, and other Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations. It allows you to see the satellites moving in real-time.

• N2YO.com: A highly reputable, live real-time satellite tracking site that maps thousands of objects. It features "real-time" tracking of satellites and can show you which ones are passing over your area.

• Heavens-Above.com: Excellent for finding when satellites (especially bright ones like the ISS) will pass over your specific location. It provides detailed 3D visualizations and passes information.

• SATVIEW.org: A tool that lets you track satellites and "space junk" in real time, with detailed information on specific satellites.

• orbit.ing-now.com: Displays active satellites in GEO, LEO, and MEO orbits in a 3D interface, providing TLE data for tracking.

Specialized & NASA Tracking

• Spot the Station (NASA): A site and app dedicated to helping users see the International Space Station (ISS).

• Eyes on the Earth (NASA): An immersive 3D, real-time tool to fly along with Earth science missions and see where they are traveling.

• James Darpinian’s "See A Satellite Tonight": A website that shows a 3D Google Earth view of the satellite passing over your house, even allowing you to see it against a view of your street.

Key Features of These Sites

• Real-time tracking: Most of these sites use live data to update the location of satellites every second.

• Satellite Trains: Specifically, Satellitemap.space is excellent for visualizing the Starlink "trains" of satellites.

• Pass Predictions: N2YO and Heavens-Above are best for checking when a satellite will be visible from your location.

• "Ground View": Some, like N2YO, allow you to see where the satellite is located on a map and what is currently beneath it.

Recommended Mobile Apps

• Satellite Tracker by Star Walk: A popular app with a "Sky view" feature, allowing you to point your phone at the night sky to see satellite movements.

• ISS Detector: A reliable app for tracking the ISS and other bright

Flightradar24

(https://www.flightradar24.com/ Flightradar24) and FlightAware (https://www.flightaware.com/ FlightAware) are the best, free, real-time sites for viewing live plane movements, travel paths, flight numbers, and, for many, the destination, using a detailed, interactive map. They are highly accurate and available on both desktop and mobile apps.

Top Flight Tracking Sites & Apps

• Flightradar24: Considered the top flight tracker, it offers real-time tracking of flights, identification of overhead flights, and detailed airport, arrival, and departure information.

• FlightAware: Excellent for tracking specific flights, showing live maps, and providing detailed flight status.

• Plane Finder: Another popular real-time flight tracking option.

• FlightConnections: Ideal for viewing, comparing, and visualizing all possible flight routes and schedules, rather than real-time locations.

• FlightMapper: Useful for visualizing detailed flight paths and routes worldwide.

Key Features to Look For

• Live Map View: Real-time movement of planes.

• Flight Information: Specific data on speed, altitude, airline, and destination.

• AR (Augmented Reality): Some apps allow you to point your phone at the sky to identify a plane.