NOAA-20 over Tokyo tonight
Pass predictions for Tokyo, JP.
Next visible pass
Sun, Oct 25, 12:36 AM
Peak elevation 25.02° · rises NE · sets SE
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 12:36 AM | 25.02° | NE | SE |
| Oct 25 | 2:16 AM | 35.67° | N | SW |
| Oct 25 | 11:56 AM | 32.62° | SE | N |
| Oct 25 | 1:37 PM | 27.45° | SW | NW |
| Oct 26 | 12:19 AM | 16.40° | NE | SE |
| Oct 26 | 1:57 AM | 53.41° | N | SW |
| Oct 26 | 11:38 AM | 22.28° | SE | N |
How to spot NOAA-20 from Tokyo
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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