GPS IIF-1 over Melbourne tonight
Pass predictions for Melbourne, AU.
Next visible pass
Thu, Jun 11, 4:58 PM
Peak elevation 73.82° · rises SW · sets N
Tracking: GPS BIIF-1 (PRN 25) (NORAD 36585)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11 | 4:58 PM | 73.82° | SW | N |
| Jun 12 | 4:54 PM | 73.82° | SW | N |
| Jun 13 | 4:50 PM | 73.82° | SW | N |
| Jun 14 | 4:46 PM | 73.81° | SW | N |
| Jun 15 | 4:42 PM | 73.81° | SW | N |
| Jun 16 | 4:37 PM | 73.81° | SW | N |
| Jun 17 | 4:33 PM | 73.81° | SW | N |
How to spot GPS IIF-1 from Melbourne
GPS navigation satellite in MEO at ~20,200 km — visible with binoculars in the right window.
- 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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