NOAA-20 over Melbourne tonight
Pass predictions for Melbourne, AU.
Next visible pass
Thu, Sep 10, 1:19 PM
Peak elevation 27.97° · rises SE · sets NE
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 | 1:19 PM | 27.97° | SE | NE |
| Sep 10 | 2:59 PM | 34.69° | S | NW |
| Sep 11 | 12:40 AM | 39.94° | NE | S |
| Sep 11 | 2:21 AM | 24.17° | NW | SW |
| Sep 11 | 1:01 PM | 18.69° | SE | NE |
| Sep 11 | 2:40 PM | 51.32° | S | NW |
| Sep 12 | 12:22 AM | 27.51° | NE | S |
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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