NOAA-20 over Washington tonight
Pass predictions for Washington, DC.
Next visible pass
Sun, Jul 26, 4:34 AM
Peak elevation 14.35° · rises NW · sets W
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26 | 4:34 AM | 14.35° | NW | W |
| Jul 26 | 12:36 PM | 14.55° | E | NE |
| Jul 26 | 2:13 PM | 74.36° | S | N |
| Jul 27 | 2:33 AM | 49.85° | NE | S |
| Jul 27 | 4:14 AM | 20.83° | N | SW |
| Jul 27 | 1:54 PM | 73.47° | S | N |
| Jul 27 | 3:38 PM | 12.50° | W | NW |
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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