Starlink Satellite Tracker
Set your location to calculate passes using sunlight, Earth shadow, and sky-darkness checks.
Select a point or search by name
- NORAD ID
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- Altitude
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- Latitude
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- Longitude
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- Azimuth
- Set location
- Elevation
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The Starlink live tracker above loads the current public constellation catalog and propagates satellite positions from orbital elements. Search by Starlink name or NORAD ID, select a point on the map, and then inspect that object’s calculated position and local pass opportunities.
How to use the Starlink satellite map
The map is optimized for a large constellation, so it first gives you the global view. Select a satellite or use search to focus on one object. Once selected, the tracker shows its NORAD ID, altitude, latitude and longitude. Set your location to calculate azimuth, elevation and upcoming visible-pass windows for the selected satellite.
The tracker does not claim that every Starlink point on the map is visible to the naked eye. Optical visibility depends on the satellite’s geometry, whether it is sunlit, how dark your sky is, and conditions such as cloud and light pollution that this orbital model cannot measure.
Why the map changes continuously
Starlink satellites are in low Earth orbit and the constellation is dynamic: satellites are launched, maneuvered and occasionally deorbited. TagBuilder Space uses current CelesTrak OMM/GP data with SGP4 propagation, so the map reflects the latest catalog available to the site rather than a permanently fixed satellite count.
CelesTrak publishes current orbital element groups and explains its modern GP data formats at CelesTrak GP data formats. The tracker also reports source freshness so delayed source data is visible rather than silently replaced.
Starlink train versus the full constellation
A recently launched Starlink group can appear as a compact train, but the full constellation is much more widely dispersed. If you specifically want recent launch groups and an animated local sky view, use Starlink Train Tonight. For a mixed list of bright satellite candidates, use Satellites Above Me Tonight.
Related trackers
You can also compare Starlink’s low-Earth orbit with the International Space Station and Tiangong trackers.
Looking for one satellite? Use the individual Starlink Satellite Tracker to search by Starlink name or NORAD ID and calculate local pass predictions.
How to find a Starlink satellite on the live map
Starlink is a constellation rather than a single spacecraft, so the live map can show a very large number of individual satellites. The most useful workflow is to search for a specific Starlink name or NORAD catalog number, select that satellite, and then examine its calculated latitude, longitude, altitude and observer-relative pass information. A global map is useful for seeing the constellation as a system, but a selected satellite gives you the clearest local tracking result.
Public orbital catalogs change as satellites are launched, maneuvered, retired or deorbited. For that reason, the number and placement of points on a live Starlink map are not permanent. The tracker uses current orbital-element data rather than a hard-coded constellation snapshot.
Will I see Starlink satellites tonight?
A satellite shown on the map is not necessarily visible from your location. To be a practical naked-eye target, it must be above your horizon and usually needs to be illuminated by sunlight while your local sky is dark enough. Brightness also changes with distance, geometry and spacecraft orientation, while clouds and local light pollution can prevent a sighting entirely.
After selecting a satellite, set your observer location and calculate upcoming passes. If you are specifically looking for the familiar line of closely spaced satellites seen after some launches, use our Starlink Train Tonight tool. A recent launch group can appear train-like before the spacecraft spread farther apart during orbit raising and phasing.
Starlink train vs. normal Starlink constellation
The phrase "Starlink train" usually refers to a recently deployed group whose satellites are still relatively close together along a similar path. That appearance is temporary. As the satellites maneuver toward their assigned operational geometry, the group spreads out and is no longer seen as a tight line. The full Starlink constellation therefore looks very different from a newly launched train.
The live tracker on this page is intended for the broader constellation and individual spacecraft. The train-specific page focuses on recent groups and viewing opportunities. Keeping these two tasks separate makes it easier to answer both common questions: "Where is a particular Starlink satellite?" and "Can I see a Starlink train tonight?"
Why Starlink positions keep changing
Low-Earth-orbit satellites move around Earth quickly, and Starlink spacecraft can also perform orbit-raising, station-keeping and disposal maneuvers. Public orbital elements are refreshed to reflect the best available observations, so a useful tracker should periodically obtain new source data rather than relying on an old set of positions.
CelesTrak provides public GP data in modern formats including OMM-compatible data and explains how those elements are used with SGP4. For technical details, read the CelesTrak GP data documentation. The current GP element sets page also shows the range of public satellite groups available through CelesTrak.
What the Starlink tracker numbers mean
- NORAD ID: the catalog identifier for the selected space object.
- Altitude: its calculated height above Earth.
- Latitude and longitude: the point on Earth below the satellite at that moment.
- Azimuth: the compass direction from your chosen observer location.
- Elevation: how many degrees above your horizon the satellite appears.
These are calculated orbital values, not direct GPS telemetry sent from each satellite to this webpage. Prediction quality depends on the freshness of the orbital source and can change after maneuvers.
Starlink, ISS and other objects above you
If you want a single-station comparison, open the ISS Live Tracker or the Tiangong tracker. If your goal is to discover several potential objects above your location rather than follow one selected satellite, try Satellites Above Me Tonight.
Frequently asked questions about Starlink tracking
Why are there so many Starlink points on the map?
Starlink is a large constellation made up of many individual satellites. Each selectable point represents a cataloged object included in the current source data.
Does every Starlink satellite form a visible train?
No. The train-like appearance is most associated with relatively recent deployments before the satellites spread out.
Why can an expected pass be difficult to see?
Orbital geometry is only part of visibility. Illumination, sky brightness, atmospheric conditions, viewing angle and local obstructions all affect whether a satellite is actually visible.