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GPS IIF-1 over Buenos Aires tonight

Pass predictions for Buenos Aires, AR.

Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 10:09 AM
Peak elevation 81.49° · rises SW · sets N
Tracking: GPS BIIF-1 (PRN 25) (NORAD 36585)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Sep 910:09 AM81.49°SWN
Sep 108:39 AM81.48°WN
Sep 118:35 AM81.47°WN
Sep 128:31 AM81.47°WN
Sep 138:27 AM81.46°WN
Sep 148:23 AM81.46°WN
Sep 158:19 AM81.45°WN

How to spot GPS IIF-1 from Buenos Aires

GPS navigation satellite in MEO at ~20,200 km — visible with binoculars in the right window.

  • 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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