NOAA-20 over Shanghai tonight
Pass predictions for Shanghai, CN.
Next visible pass
Thu, Sep 10, 12:23 AM
Peak elevation 13.52° · rises E · sets SE
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 | 12:23 AM | 13.52° | E | SE |
| Sep 10 | 2:01 AM | 56.79° | N | SW |
| Sep 10 | 11:41 AM | 14.94° | E | NE |
| Sep 10 | 1:18 PM | 55.74° | S | NW |
| Sep 11 | 1:42 AM | 84.91° | N | S |
| Sep 11 | 1:00 PM | 85.99° | S | N |
| Sep 12 | 1:23 AM | 60.29° | N | S |
How to spot NOAA-20 from Shanghai
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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