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GPS IIF-1 over Denver tonight

Pass predictions for Denver, CO.

Next visible pass
Thu, Sep 10, 1:19 AM
Peak elevation 55.36° · rises NW · sets S
Tracking: GPS BIIF-1 (PRN 25) (NORAD 36585)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Sep 101:19 AM55.36°NWS
Sep 1011:23 AM21.79°ENE
Sep 111:14 AM55.37°NWS
Sep 1111:19 AM21.79°ENE
Sep 121:10 AM55.37°NWS
Sep 1211:15 AM21.79°ENE
Sep 131:06 AM55.38°NWS

How to spot GPS IIF-1 from Denver

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.