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GPS IIF-1 over Moscow tonight

Pass predictions for Moscow, RU.

Next visible pass
Sat, Oct 24, 6:39 PM
Peak elevation 79.06° · rises W · sets S
Tracking: GPS BIIF-1 (PRN 25) (NORAD 36585)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Oct 246:39 PM79.06°WS
Oct 257:04 AM11.03°NEN
Oct 255:43 PM79.04°WS
Oct 267:00 AM11.04°NEN
Oct 265:39 PM79.03°WS
Oct 276:56 AM11.04°NEN
Oct 275:35 PM79.02°WS

How to spot GPS IIF-1 from Moscow

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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