NOAA-20 over Houston tonight
Pass predictions for Houston, TX.
Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 3:53 PM
Peak elevation 11.98° · rises W · sets NW
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | 3:53 PM | 11.98° | W | NW |
| Sep 10 | 2:34 AM | 41.05° | NE | S |
| Sep 10 | 4:15 AM | 19.28° | NW | SW |
| Sep 10 | 1:51 PM | 38.81° | SE | N |
| Sep 10 | 3:32 PM | 19.54° | SW | NW |
| Sep 11 | 2:16 AM | 26.37° | NE | SE |
| Sep 11 | 3:56 AM | 29.19° | N | SW |
How to spot NOAA-20 from Houston
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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