NOAA-20 over Vancouver tonight
Pass predictions for Vancouver, CA.
Next visible pass
Sun, Oct 25, 12:56 PM
Peak elevation 31.09° · rises SE · sets N
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 12:56 PM | 31.09° | SE | N |
| Oct 25 | 2:35 PM | 46.34° | S | NW |
| Oct 26 | 2:49 AM | 51.82° | NE | S |
| Oct 26 | 4:29 AM | 28.52° | N | SW |
| Oct 26 | 12:38 PM | 23.39° | E | N |
| Oct 26 | 2:16 PM | 65.82° | S | N |
| Oct 26 | 4:02 PM | 10.02° | W | W |
How to spot NOAA-20 from Vancouver
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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One email tonight before NOAA-20 is visible, never more than 2/week.