NOAA-20 over Melbourne tonight
Pass predictions for Melbourne, AU.
Next visible pass
Thu, Jun 11, 2:45 AM
Peak elevation 13.98° · rises NW · sets SW
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11 | 2:45 AM | 13.98° | NW | SW |
| Jun 11 | 1:22 PM | 31.34° | SE | N |
| Jun 11 | 3:02 PM | 31.08° | S | NW |
| Jun 12 | 12:43 AM | 44.93° | NE | S |
| Jun 12 | 2:24 AM | 21.43° | NW | SW |
| Jun 12 | 1:04 PM | 21.09° | SE | NE |
| Jun 12 | 2:43 PM | 45.33° | S | NW |
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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