GPS IIF-1 over Rome tonight
Pass predictions for Rome, IT.
Next visible pass
Sun, Oct 25, 2:48 PM
Peak elevation 74.53° · rises SW · sets SE
Tracking: GPS BIIF-1 (PRN 25) (NORAD 36585)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 2:48 PM | 74.53° | SW | SE |
| Oct 26 | 2:44 PM | 74.53° | SW | SE |
| Oct 27 | 2:40 PM | 74.54° | SW | SE |
| Oct 28 | 2:36 PM | 74.55° | SW | SE |
| Oct 29 | 2:32 PM | 74.56° | SW | SE |
| Oct 30 | 2:28 PM | 74.56° | SW | SE |
| Oct 31 | 2:24 PM | 74.57° | SW | SE |
How to spot GPS IIF-1 from Rome
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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