NOAA-20 over Auckland tonight
Pass predictions for Auckland, NZ.
Next visible pass
Thu, Sep 10, 1:37 PM
Peak elevation 41.24° · rises SE · sets N
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 | 1:37 PM | 41.24° | SE | N |
| Sep 10 | 3:18 PM | 23.66° | S | NW |
| Sep 11 | 12:57 AM | 56.04° | NE | S |
| Sep 11 | 2:40 AM | 16.56° | NW | SW |
| Sep 11 | 1:18 PM | 27.47° | SE | NE |
| Sep 11 | 2:58 PM | 34.26° | S | NW |
| Sep 12 | 12:39 AM | 37.58° | NE | S |
How to spot NOAA-20 from Auckland
NOAA polar weather satellite (JPSS).
- 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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