NOAA-20 over Seattle tonight

Pass predictions for Seattle, WA.

Next visible pass
Wed, Jun 10, 12:22 PM
Peak elevation 18.21° · rises E · sets N
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Jun 1012:22 PM18.21°EN
Jun 101:59 PM80.01°SN
Jun 103:44 PM12.29°WNW
Jun 112:15 AM31.37°NES
Jun 113:55 AM41.79°NSW
Jun 1112:04 PM13.40°EN
Jun 111:41 PM71.87°SEN

How to spot NOAA-20 from Seattle

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