NOAA-20 over Philadelphia tonight
Pass predictions for Philadelphia, PA.
Next visible pass
Sun, Oct 25, 2:47 AM
Peak elevation 73.65° · rises N · sets S
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 2:47 AM | 73.65° | N | S |
| Oct 25 | 4:29 AM | 14.97° | NW | W |
| Oct 25 | 12:32 PM | 15.80° | E | N |
| Oct 25 | 2:09 PM | 70.91° | S | N |
| Oct 26 | 2:28 AM | 49.84° | NE | S |
| Oct 26 | 4:09 AM | 21.53° | N | SW |
| Oct 26 | 12:15 PM | 10.63° | NE | NE |
How to spot NOAA-20 from Philadelphia
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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