NOAA-20 over Chicago tonight
Pass predictions for Chicago, IL.
Next visible pass
Sun, Oct 25, 1:11 PM
Peak elevation 45.20° · rises SE · sets N
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 1:11 PM | 45.20° | SE | N |
| Oct 25 | 2:52 PM | 23.65° | SW | NW |
| Oct 26 | 1:30 AM | 17.56° | NE | SE |
| Oct 26 | 3:08 AM | 60.33° | N | SW |
| Oct 26 | 12:52 PM | 31.58° | SE | N |
| Oct 26 | 2:32 PM | 34.50° | S | NW |
| Oct 27 | 1:12 AM | 11.38° | E | E |
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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