GPS IIF-1 over Auckland tonight
Pass predictions for Auckland, NZ.
Next visible pass
Thu, Sep 10, 1:20 AM
Peak elevation 24.58° · rises SE · sets SE
Tracking: GPS BIIF-1 (PRN 25) (NORAD 36585)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 | 1:20 AM | 24.58° | SE | SE |
| Sep 10 | 1:39 PM | 44.59° | SW | NW |
| Sep 10 | 10:49 PM | 28.70° | NE | SE |
| Sep 11 | 1:35 PM | 44.59° | SW | NW |
| Sep 11 | 10:44 PM | 28.70° | NE | SE |
| Sep 12 | 1:31 PM | 44.60° | SW | NW |
| Sep 12 | 10:40 PM | 28.70° | NE | SE |
How to spot GPS IIF-1 from Auckland
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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