NOAA-20 over Los Angeles tonight

Pass predictions for Los Angeles, CA.

Next visible pass
Sun, Jul 26, 12:56 PM
Peak elevation 24.88° · rises SE · sets N
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Jul 2612:56 PM24.88°SEN
Jul 262:35 PM35.14°SNW
Jul 271:19 AM12.88°ESE
Jul 272:57 AM63.74°NSW
Jul 2712:38 PM16.75°ENE
Jul 272:16 PM53.91°SNW
Jul 282:38 AM82.75°NS

How to spot NOAA-20 from Los Angeles

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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