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

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Jul 2712:02 AM19.04°ES
Jul 271:41 AM54.35°NS
Jul 272:01 PM72.22°SN
Jul 273:43 PM14.69°SWW
Jul 2711:45 PM12.93°ESE
Jul 281:22 AM81.42°NS
Jul 281:42 PM47.53°SEN

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.

Pass alerts on your phone

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One email tonight before NOAA-20 is visible, never more than 2/week.