GPS IIF-1 over Cape Town tonight
Pass predictions for Cape Town, ZA.
Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 4:28 PM
Peak elevation 22.18° · rises SW · sets W
Tracking: GPS BIIF-1 (PRN 25) (NORAD 36585)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | 4:28 PM | 22.18° | SW | W |
| Sep 9 | 11:57 PM | 50.58° | NE | SE |
| Sep 10 | 4:24 PM | 22.19° | SW | W |
| Sep 10 | 11:53 PM | 50.57° | NE | SE |
| Sep 11 | 4:20 PM | 22.20° | SW | W |
| Sep 11 | 11:49 PM | 50.57° | NE | SE |
| Sep 12 | 4:16 PM | 22.20° | SW | W |
How to spot GPS IIF-1 from Cape Town
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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