NOAA-20 over Melbourne tonight
Pass predictions for Melbourne, AU.
Next visible pass
Mon, Jul 27, 12:02 AM
Peak elevation 19.04° · rises E · sets S
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27 | 12:02 AM | 19.04° | E | S |
| Jul 27 | 1:41 AM | 54.35° | N | S |
| Jul 27 | 2:01 PM | 72.22° | S | N |
| Jul 27 | 3:43 PM | 14.69° | SW | W |
| Jul 27 | 11:45 PM | 12.93° | E | SE |
| Jul 28 | 1:22 AM | 81.42° | N | S |
| Jul 28 | 1:42 PM | 47.53° | 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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