NOAA-20 over Sydney tonight
Pass predictions for Sydney, AU.
Next visible pass
Mon, Oct 26, 12:56 AM
Peak elevation 23.02° · rises NE · sets S
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | 12:56 AM | 23.02° | NE | S |
| Oct 26 | 2:36 AM | 38.74° | N | SW |
| Oct 26 | 1:20 PM | 11.78° | E | NE |
| Oct 26 | 2:57 PM | 68.87° | S | NW |
| Oct 27 | 12:39 AM | 15.46° | E | SE |
| Oct 27 | 2:16 AM | 59.35° | N | S |
| Oct 27 | 2:39 PM | 78.23° | S | N |
How to spot NOAA-20 from Sydney
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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