NOAA-20 over Los Angeles tonight
Pass predictions for Los Angeles, CA.
Next visible pass
Sun, Oct 25, 1:33 AM
Peak elevation 17.57° · rises NE · sets SE
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 1:33 AM | 17.57° | NE | SE |
| Oct 25 | 3:11 AM | 48.06° | N | SW |
| Oct 25 | 12:52 PM | 21.78° | SE | N |
| Oct 25 | 2:31 PM | 40.47° | S | NW |
| Oct 26 | 1:16 AM | 10.77° | E | E |
| Oct 26 | 2:52 AM | 72.53° | N | S |
| Oct 26 | 12:34 PM | 14.52° | E | NE |
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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