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NOAA-20 over San Jose tonight

Pass predictions for San Jose, CA.

Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 3:37 PM
Peak elevation 13.03° · rises SW · sets NW
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Sep 93:37 PM13.03°SWNW
Sep 102:14 AM32.84°NES
Sep 103:54 AM29.00°NSW
Sep 101:34 PM45.90°SEN
Sep 103:16 PM20.24°SWNW
Sep 111:55 AM21.93°NESE
Sep 113:35 AM42.54°NSW

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.

Pass alerts on your phone

Browser push, no email needed. We'll notify you 30 minutes before NOAA-20 is visible from San Jose.

Prefer email?

One email tonight before NOAA-20 is visible, never more than 2/week.