GPS IIF-1 over Melbourne tonight
Pass predictions for Melbourne, AU.
Next visible pass
Thu, Sep 10, 10:44 AM
Peak elevation 74.12° · rises SW · sets N
Tracking: GPS BIIF-1 (PRN 25) (NORAD 36585)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 | 10:44 AM | 74.12° | SW | N |
| Sep 11 | 10:40 AM | 74.13° | SW | N |
| Sep 12 | 10:36 AM | 74.14° | SW | N |
| Sep 13 | 10:31 AM | 74.15° | SW | N |
| Sep 14 | 10:27 AM | 74.15° | SW | N |
| Sep 15 | 10:23 AM | 74.16° | SW | N |
| Sep 16 | 10:19 AM | 74.16° | 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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