GPS IIF-1 over Shanghai tonight
Pass predictions for Shanghai, CN.
Next visible pass
Sun, Jul 26, 2:52 PM
Peak elevation 65.33° · rises S · sets NE
Tracking: GPS BIIF-1 (PRN 25) (NORAD 36585)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26 | 2:52 PM | 65.33° | S | NE |
| Jul 27 | 8:23 AM | 10.99° | NW | W |
| Jul 27 | 2:48 PM | 65.32° | S | NE |
| Jul 28 | 8:19 AM | 11.00° | NW | W |
| Jul 28 | 2:44 PM | 65.32° | S | NE |
| Jul 29 | 8:14 AM | 11.00° | NW | W |
| Jul 29 | 2:40 PM | 65.31° | S | NE |
How to spot GPS IIF-1 from Shanghai
GPS navigation satellite in MEO at ~20,200 km — visible with binoculars in the right window.
- 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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