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GPS IIF-1 over Mexico City tonight

Pass predictions for Mexico City, MX.

Next visible pass
Sat, Oct 24, 7:45 AM
Peak elevation 18.69° · rises E · sets NE
Tracking: GPS BIIF-1 (PRN 25) (NORAD 36585)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Oct 247:45 AM18.69°ENE
Oct 2410:54 PM51.05°NWS
Oct 257:18 AM18.71°SENE
Oct 2510:50 PM51.02°NWS
Oct 267:14 AM18.73°SENE
Oct 2610:46 PM51.00°NWS
Oct 277:10 AM18.75°SENE

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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