NOAA-20 over Washington tonight
Pass predictions for Washington, DC.
Next visible pass
Wed, Jun 10, 1:35 PM
Peak elevation 49.54° · rises SE · sets N
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10 | 1:35 PM | 49.54° | SE | N |
| Jun 10 | 3:16 PM | 19.55° | SW | NW |
| Jun 11 | 1:55 AM | 22.18° | NE | SE |
| Jun 11 | 3:34 AM | 44.05° | N | SW |
| Jun 11 | 1:16 PM | 33.82° | SE | N |
| Jun 11 | 2:57 PM | 29.11° | SW | NW |
| Jun 12 | 1:37 AM | 14.61° | NE | SE |
How to spot NOAA-20 from Washington
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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