NOAA-20 over Beijing tonight
Pass predictions for Beijing, CN.
Next visible pass
Thu, Sep 10, 11:44 AM
Peak elevation 15.38° · rises E · sets NE
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 | 11:44 AM | 15.38° | E | NE |
| Sep 10 | 1:21 PM | 71.78° | S | N |
| Sep 11 | 1:40 AM | 48.57° | NE | S |
| Sep 11 | 3:21 AM | 21.91° | N | SW |
| Sep 11 | 11:27 AM | 10.30° | NE | NE |
| Sep 11 | 1:02 PM | 77.24° | S | N |
| Sep 11 | 2:46 PM | 12.47° | W | NW |
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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