NOAA-20 over Tokyo tonight
Pass predictions for Tokyo, JP.
Next visible pass
Sun, Jul 26, 1:41 PM
Peak elevation 23.94° · rises SW · sets NW
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26 | 1:41 PM | 23.94° | SW | NW |
| Jul 27 | 12:22 AM | 18.98° | NE | SE |
| Jul 27 | 2:01 AM | 46.44° | N | SW |
| Jul 27 | 11:42 AM | 25.25° | SE | N |
| Jul 27 | 1:21 PM | 35.99° | S | NW |
| Jul 28 | 12:05 AM | 11.97° | E | SE |
| Jul 28 | 1:42 AM | 70.68° | N | SW |
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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