NOAA-20 over Madrid tonight
Pass predictions for Madrid, ES.
Next visible pass
Thu, Jun 11, 2:50 AM
Peak elevation 17.32° · rises NE · sets SE
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11 | 2:50 AM | 17.32° | NE | SE |
| Jun 11 | 4:29 AM | 58.13° | N | SW |
| Jun 11 | 2:12 PM | 29.18° | SE | N |
| Jun 11 | 3:52 PM | 35.97° | S | NW |
| Jun 12 | 2:33 AM | 11.08° | E | E |
| Jun 12 | 4:10 AM | 85.69° | N | S |
| Jun 12 | 5:53 AM | 11.93° | NW | W |
How to spot NOAA-20 from Madrid
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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