NOAA-20 over Sydney tonight
Pass predictions for Sydney, AU.
Next visible pass
Thu, Sep 10, 12:56 AM
Peak elevation 85.26° · rises N · sets S
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 | 12:56 AM | 85.26° | N | S |
| Sep 10 | 1:19 PM | 51.31° | SE | N |
| Sep 10 | 3:00 PM | 17.82° | SW | W |
| Sep 11 | 12:38 AM | 59.65° | NE | S |
| Sep 11 | 2:21 AM | 14.11° | NW | SW |
| Sep 11 | 1:00 PM | 33.31° | SE | N |
| Sep 11 | 2:41 PM | 26.38° | S | NW |
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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