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GPS IIF-1 over Mexico City tonight

Pass predictions for Mexico City, MX.

Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 5:49 AM
Peak elevation 32.59° · rises SW · sets S
Tracking: GPS BIIF-1 (PRN 25) (NORAD 36585)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Sep 95:49 AM32.59°SWS
Sep 910:23 AM20.71°SENE
Sep 102:09 AM48.99°NWS
Sep 1010:19 AM20.71°SENE
Sep 112:04 AM49.00°NWS
Sep 1110:15 AM20.71°SENE
Sep 122:00 AM49.00°NWS

How to spot GPS IIF-1 from Mexico City

GPS navigation satellite in MEO at ~20,200 km — visible with binoculars in the right window.

  • 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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