NOAA-20 over Boston tonight
Pass predictions for Boston, MA.
Next visible pass
Thu, Sep 10, 1:49 AM
Peak elevation 31.03° · rises NE · sets S
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 | 1:49 AM | 31.03° | NE | S |
| Sep 10 | 3:29 AM | 35.41° | N | SW |
| Sep 10 | 1:13 PM | 55.59° | SE | N |
| Sep 10 | 2:55 PM | 19.53° | SW | NW |
| Sep 11 | 1:31 AM | 21.31° | NE | SE |
| Sep 11 | 3:10 AM | 50.94° | N | SW |
| Sep 11 | 12:54 PM | 38.23° | SE | N |
How to spot NOAA-20 from Boston
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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