NOAA-20 over San Diego tonight
Pass predictions for San Diego, CA.
Next visible pass
Wed, Jun 10, 12:20 PM
Peak elevation 10.90° · rises E · sets NE
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10 | 12:20 PM | 10.90° | E | NE |
| Jun 10 | 1:55 PM | 79.38° | S | N |
| Jun 11 | 2:18 AM | 62.12° | N | S |
| Jun 11 | 4:00 AM | 14.15° | NW | W |
| Jun 11 | 1:36 PM | 67.29° | SE | N |
| Jun 11 | 3:21 PM | 11.45° | W | W |
| Jun 12 | 2:00 AM | 39.80° | NE | S |
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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