NOAA-20 over Minneapolis tonight
Pass predictions for Minneapolis, MN.
Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 2:49 AM
Peak elevation 55.59° · rises NE · sets S
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | 2:49 AM | 55.59° | NE | S |
| Sep 9 | 4:30 AM | 23.06° | N | SW |
| Sep 9 | 12:36 PM | 17.98° | E | N |
| Sep 9 | 2:14 PM | 74.01° | S | N |
| Sep 10 | 2:30 AM | 38.44° | NE | S |
| Sep 10 | 4:10 AM | 31.79° | N | SW |
| Sep 10 | 12:18 PM | 12.89° | E | NE |
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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