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NOAA-20 over Auckland tonight

Pass predictions for Auckland, NZ.

Next visible pass
Thu, Sep 10, 1:16 AM
Peak elevation 83.25° · rises N · sets S
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Sep 101:16 AM83.25°NS
Sep 103:01 AM10.21°WW
Sep 101:37 PM41.21°SEN
Sep 103:18 PM23.68°SNW
Sep 1112:57 AM55.73°NES
Sep 112:40 AM16.53°NWSW
Sep 111:19 PM27.40°SENE

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.

Pass alerts on your phone

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One email tonight before NOAA-20 is visible, never more than 2/week.