NOAA-20 over Sydney tonight
Pass predictions for Sydney, AU.
Next visible pass
Sun, Jul 26, 12:41 PM
Peak elevation 21.86° · rises SE · sets NE
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26 | 12:41 PM | 21.86° | SE | NE |
| Jul 26 | 2:20 PM | 39.41° | S | NW |
| Jul 27 | 12:00 AM | 26.25° | NE | S |
| Jul 27 | 1:40 AM | 33.55° | N | SW |
| Jul 27 | 12:24 PM | 14.01° | SE | NE |
| Jul 27 | 2:02 PM | 59.86° | S | NW |
| Jul 27 | 11:43 PM | 17.77° | E | S |
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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