NOAA-20 over Beijing tonight
Pass predictions for Beijing, CN.
Next visible pass
Thu, Jun 11, 2:02 AM
Peak elevation 79.44° · rises N · sets S
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11 | 2:02 AM | 79.44° | N | S |
| Jun 11 | 3:45 AM | 13.61° | NW | W |
| Jun 11 | 11:47 AM | 17.21° | E | N |
| Jun 11 | 1:25 PM | 64.43° | S | N |
| Jun 12 | 1:44 AM | 55.25° | NE | S |
| Jun 12 | 3:25 AM | 19.68° | N | W |
| Jun 12 | 11:30 AM | 11.72° | E | NE |
How to spot NOAA-20 from Beijing
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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