GPS IIF-1 over Atlanta tonight

Pass predictions for Atlanta, GA.

Next visible pass
Wed, Jun 10, 6:35 PM
Peak elevation 38.54° · rises SE · sets NE
Tracking: GPS BIIF-1 (PRN 25) (NORAD 36585)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Jun 106:35 PM38.54°SENE
Jun 1110:15 AM34.67°NWSW
Jun 116:31 PM38.54°SENE
Jun 1210:11 AM34.67°NWSW
Jun 126:26 PM38.54°SENE
Jun 1310:07 AM34.66°NWSW
Jun 136:22 PM38.54°SENE

How to spot GPS IIF-1 from Atlanta

GPS navigation satellite in MEO at ~20,200 km — visible with binoculars in the right window.

  • Look in the direction listed — passes start near the horizon and arc across the sky.
  • Peak elevation matters — a 60°+ peak means it'll go nearly overhead; under 30° stays low.
  • Best viewing is in the 90 minutes after sunset or before sunrise — the satellite is sunlit while you're in shadow.
  • No equipment needed for bright passes — the ISS at peak rivals Venus.

Going to look up?

For fainter satellites you'll want 7×50 or 10×50 binoculars. A pair of Celestron SkyMaster binoculars is the consensus pick. Affiliate placement — replace with your affiliate link.

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