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GPS IIF-1 over Orlando tonight

Pass predictions for Orlando, FL.

Next visible pass
Sun, Oct 25, 1:03 AM
Peak elevation 32.76° · rises NW · sets SW
Tracking: GPS BIIF-1 (PRN 25) (NORAD 36585)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Oct 251:03 AM32.76°NWSW
Oct 258:48 AM38.51°SENE
Oct 2612:59 AM32.74°NWSW
Oct 268:44 AM38.53°SENE
Oct 2712:55 AM32.71°NWSW
Oct 278:40 AM38.55°SENE
Oct 2812:51 AM32.69°NWSW

How to spot GPS IIF-1 from Orlando

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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One email tonight before GPS IIF-1 is visible, never more than 2/week.