NOAA-20 over Minneapolis tonight

Pass predictions for Minneapolis, MN.

Next visible pass
Wed, Jun 10, 12:39 PM
Peak elevation 19.82° · rises E · sets N
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Jun 1012:39 PM19.82°EN
Jun 102:17 PM66.80°SN
Jun 112:33 AM42.71°NES
Jun 114:14 AM28.80°NSW
Jun 1112:21 PM14.31°EN
Jun 111:58 PM82.51°SN
Jun 113:42 PM13.27°SWNW

How to spot NOAA-20 from Minneapolis

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