NOAA-20 over Chicago tonight
Pass predictions for Chicago, IL.
Next visible pass
Sun, Jul 26, 3:32 AM
Peak elevation 36.76° · rises N · sets SW
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26 | 3:32 AM | 36.76° | N | SW |
| Jul 26 | 1:15 PM | 51.10° | SE | N |
| Jul 26 | 2:57 PM | 20.78° | SW | NW |
| Jul 27 | 1:34 AM | 20.05° | NE | SE |
| Jul 27 | 3:13 AM | 52.81° | N | SW |
| Jul 27 | 12:57 PM | 35.59° | SE | N |
| Jul 27 | 2:37 PM | 30.37° | SW | NW |
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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