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GPS IIF-1 over Jakarta tonight

Pass predictions for Jakarta, ID.

Next visible pass
Thu, Sep 10, 5:08 AM
Peak elevation 51.50° · rises NW · sets NE
Tracking: GPS BIIF-1 (PRN 25) (NORAD 36585)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Sep 105:08 AM51.50°NWNE
Sep 115:04 AM51.49°NWNE
Sep 125:00 AM51.49°NWNE
Sep 134:56 AM51.48°NWNE
Sep 144:52 AM51.47°NWNE
Sep 154:48 AM51.47°NWNE
Sep 164:44 AM51.46°NWNE

How to spot GPS IIF-1 from Jakarta

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.