NOAA-20 over San Diego tonight
Pass predictions for San Diego, CA.
Next visible pass
Sun, Oct 25, 1:33 AM
Peak elevation 19.66° · rises NE · sets SE
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 1:33 AM | 19.66° | NE | SE |
| Oct 25 | 3:12 AM | 41.49° | N | SW |
| Oct 25 | 12:51 PM | 22.56° | SE | N |
| Oct 25 | 2:30 PM | 37.55° | S | NW |
| Oct 26 | 1:15 AM | 12.25° | E | SE |
| Oct 26 | 2:53 AM | 64.14° | N | SW |
| Oct 26 | 12:34 PM | 14.95° | E | NE |
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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