NOAA-20 over San Diego tonight
Pass predictions for San Diego, CA.
Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 1:51 PM
Peak elevation 85.25° · rises S · sets N
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | 1:51 PM | 85.25° | S | N |
| Sep 10 | 2:14 AM | 54.04° | NE | S |
| Sep 10 | 3:56 AM | 16.07° | NW | W |
| Sep 10 | 1:33 PM | 59.48° | SE | N |
| Sep 10 | 3:16 PM | 13.33° | SW | NW |
| Sep 11 | 1:56 AM | 35.00° | NE | S |
| Sep 11 | 3:37 AM | 24.09° | N | SW |
How to spot NOAA-20 from San Diego
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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