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GPS IIF-1 over Dubai tonight

Pass predictions for Dubai, AE.

Next visible pass
Thu, Sep 10, 2:50 AM
Peak elevation 64.78° · rises S · sets S
Tracking: GPS BIIF-1 (PRN 25) (NORAD 36585)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Sep 102:50 AM64.78°SS
Sep 1011:08 PM78.58°NWS
Sep 1111:04 PM78.59°NWS
Sep 1211:00 PM78.60°NWS
Sep 1310:56 PM78.60°NWS
Sep 1410:52 PM78.61°NWS
Sep 1510:48 PM78.61°NWS

How to spot GPS IIF-1 from Dubai

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.