NOAA-20 over Melbourne tonight
Pass predictions for Melbourne, AU.
Next visible pass
Mon, Oct 26, 12:59 AM
Peak elevation 16.77° · rises E · sets S
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | 12:59 AM | 16.77° | E | S |
| Oct 26 | 2:36 AM | 62.73° | N | S |
| Oct 26 | 2:56 PM | 62.41° | S | N |
| Oct 26 | 4:38 PM | 16.73° | SW | W |
| Oct 27 | 12:42 AM | 11.19° | E | SE |
| Oct 27 | 2:17 AM | 83.20° | N | S |
| Oct 27 | 2:38 PM | 41.40° | SE | N |
How to spot NOAA-20 from Melbourne
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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