NOAA-20 over Detroit tonight
Pass predictions for Detroit, MI.
Next visible pass
Thu, Sep 10, 1:53 AM
Peak elevation 11.31° · rises E · sets E
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 | 1:53 AM | 11.31° | E | E |
| Sep 10 | 3:30 AM | 82.86° | N | S |
| Sep 10 | 5:12 AM | 13.44° | NW | W |
| Sep 10 | 1:15 PM | 22.80° | E | N |
| Sep 10 | 2:54 PM | 50.91° | S | NW |
| Sep 11 | 3:11 AM | 62.69° | N | S |
| Sep 11 | 4:52 AM | 19.11° | N | W |
How to spot NOAA-20 from Detroit
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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