NOAA-20 over Austin tonight
Pass predictions for Austin, TX.
Next visible pass
Wed, Jun 10, 2:13 PM
Peak elevation 56.23° · rises SE · sets N
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10 | 2:13 PM | 56.23° | SE | N |
| Jun 10 | 3:56 PM | 13.29° | SW | NW |
| Jun 11 | 2:38 AM | 37.17° | NE | S |
| Jun 11 | 4:18 AM | 21.46° | N | SW |
| Jun 11 | 1:55 PM | 36.11° | SE | N |
| Jun 11 | 3:36 PM | 21.31° | SW | NW |
| Jun 12 | 2:19 AM | 23.96° | NE | SE |
How to spot NOAA-20 from Austin
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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