NOAA-20 over Chicago tonight
Pass predictions for Chicago, IL.
Next visible pass
Wed, Jun 10, 12:37 PM
Peak elevation 24.97° · rises SE · sets N
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10 | 12:37 PM | 24.97° | SE | N |
| Jun 10 | 2:16 PM | 45.05° | S | NW |
| Jun 11 | 2:34 AM | 71.26° | N | S |
| Jun 11 | 4:15 AM | 16.60° | N | W |
| Jun 11 | 12:19 PM | 17.75° | E | N |
| Jun 11 | 1:57 PM | 67.09° | S | N |
| Jun 12 | 2:15 AM | 48.58° | NE | S |
How to spot NOAA-20 from Chicago
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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