NOAA-20 over Tampa tonight
Pass predictions for Tampa, FL.
Next visible pass
Sun, Oct 25, 2:51 AM
Peak elevation 50.02° · rises NE · sets S
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 2:51 AM | 50.02° | NE | S |
| Oct 25 | 4:33 AM | 15.20° | NW | W |
| Oct 25 | 2:07 PM | 42.90° | SE | N |
| Oct 25 | 3:49 PM | 16.83° | SW | NW |
| Oct 26 | 2:33 AM | 31.83° | NE | S |
| Oct 26 | 4:13 AM | 23.50° | N | SW |
| Oct 26 | 1:49 PM | 27.89° | SE | N |
How to spot NOAA-20 from Tampa
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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