GPS IIF-1 over Paris tonight

Pass predictions for Paris, FR.

Next visible pass
Thu, Jun 11, 1:16 AM
Peak elevation 82.83° · rises SW · sets SE
Tracking: GPS BIIF-1 (PRN 25) (NORAD 36585)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Jun 111:16 AM82.83°SWSE
Jun 121:12 AM82.83°SWSE
Jun 131:08 AM82.83°SWSE
Jun 141:04 AM82.84°SWSE
Jun 151:00 AM82.84°SWSE
Jun 1612:55 AM82.84°SWSE
Jun 1712:51 AM82.85°SWSE

How to spot GPS IIF-1 from Paris

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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