NOAA-20 over Kansas City tonight
Pass predictions for Kansas City, MO.
Next visible pass
Tue, Jul 28, 12:41 PM
Peak elevation 12.80° · rises E · sets NE
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28 | 12:41 PM | 12.80° | E | NE |
| Jul 28 | 2:17 PM | 84.10° | S | N |
| Jul 29 | 2:37 AM | 42.74° | NE | S |
| Jul 29 | 4:17 AM | 23.87° | N | SW |
| Jul 29 | 1:58 PM | 65.17° | SE | N |
| Jul 29 | 3:41 PM | 14.68° | SW | NW |
| Jul 30 | 2:18 AM | 28.85° | NE | S |
How to spot NOAA-20 from Kansas City
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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