NOAA-20 over Los Angeles tonight
Pass predictions for Los Angeles, CA.
Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 1:52 PM
Peak elevation 84.76° · rises S · sets N
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | 1:52 PM | 84.76° | S | N |
| Sep 10 | 2:14 AM | 47.56° | NE | S |
| Sep 10 | 3:55 AM | 18.80° | NW | W |
| Sep 10 | 1:33 PM | 56.31° | SE | N |
| Sep 10 | 3:16 PM | 14.76° | SW | NW |
| Sep 11 | 1:56 AM | 31.16° | NE | S |
| Sep 11 | 3:36 AM | 27.81° | N | SW |
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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