NOAA-20 over San Jose tonight
Pass predictions for San Jose, CA.
Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 1:53 PM
Peak elevation 68.66° · rises SE · sets N
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | 1:53 PM | 68.66° | SE | N |
| Sep 9 | 3:36 PM | 13.02° | SW | NW |
| Sep 10 | 2:14 AM | 32.82° | NE | S |
| Sep 10 | 3:54 AM | 29.01° | N | SW |
| Sep 10 | 1:34 PM | 45.94° | SE | N |
| Sep 10 | 3:16 PM | 20.22° | SW | NW |
| Sep 11 | 1:55 AM | 21.95° | NE | SE |
How to spot NOAA-20 from San Jose
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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