NOAA-20 over Auckland tonight
Pass predictions for Auckland, NZ.
Next visible pass
Thu, Jun 11, 1:40 PM
Peak elevation 46.67° · rises SE · sets N
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11 | 1:40 PM | 46.67° | SE | N |
| Jun 11 | 3:21 PM | 21.18° | S | NW |
| Jun 12 | 1:01 AM | 63.25° | NE | S |
| Jun 12 | 2:44 AM | 14.47° | NW | SW |
| Jun 12 | 1:22 PM | 30.91° | SE | N |
| Jun 12 | 3:02 PM | 30.62° | S | NW |
| Jun 13 | 12:42 AM | 42.17° | 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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