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GPS IIF-1 over Cleveland tonight

Pass predictions for Cleveland, OH.

Next visible pass
Sun, Oct 25, 12:33 AM
Peak elevation 35.93° · rises NW · sets SW
Tracking: GPS BIIF-1 (PRN 25) (NORAD 36585)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Oct 2512:33 AM35.93°NWSW
Oct 259:24 AM40.20°SENE
Oct 2612:29 AM35.91°NWSW
Oct 269:20 AM40.22°SENE
Oct 2712:25 AM35.89°NWSW
Oct 279:16 AM40.24°SENE
Oct 2812:21 AM35.87°NWSW

How to spot GPS IIF-1 from Cleveland

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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One email tonight before GPS IIF-1 is visible, never more than 2/week.