NOAA-20 over Austin tonight
Pass predictions for Austin, TX.
Next visible pass
Sun, Jul 26, 1:15 PM
Peak elevation 13.70° · rises E · sets NE
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26 | 1:15 PM | 13.70° | E | NE |
| Jul 26 | 2:52 PM | 59.18° | S | N |
| Jul 27 | 3:16 AM | 86.30° | N | S |
| Jul 27 | 2:34 PM | 87.34° | S | N |
| Jul 28 | 2:58 AM | 59.15° | N | S |
| Jul 28 | 4:40 AM | 13.71° | NW | W |
| Jul 28 | 2:15 PM | 56.53° | SE | N |
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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