GPS IIF-1 over Detroit tonight
Pass predictions for Detroit, MI.
Next visible pass
Sat, Oct 24, 9:32 AM
Peak elevation 39.15° · rises SE · sets NE
Tracking: GPS BIIF-1 (PRN 25) (NORAD 36585)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 | 9:32 AM | 39.15° | SE | NE |
| Oct 25 | 12:29 AM | 37.27° | NW | SW |
| Oct 25 | 9:28 AM | 39.17° | SE | NE |
| Oct 26 | 12:25 AM | 37.25° | NW | SW |
| Oct 26 | 9:24 AM | 39.18° | SE | NE |
| Oct 27 | 12:21 AM | 37.23° | NW | SW |
| Oct 27 | 9:20 AM | 39.20° | SE | NE |
How to spot GPS IIF-1 from Detroit
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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