MetOp-C over Austin tonight
Pass predictions for Austin, TX.
Next visible pass
Sat, Oct 24, 10:37 PM
Peak elevation 83.37° · rises N · sets N
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 | 10:37 PM | 83.37° | N | N |
| Oct 25 | 10:55 AM | 57.14° | NE | S |
| Oct 25 | 12:37 PM | 14.11° | NW | W |
| Oct 25 | 10:11 PM | 53.17° | SE | N |
| Oct 25 | 11:54 PM | 13.95° | SW | NW |
| Oct 26 | 10:35 AM | 34.40° | NE | S |
| Oct 26 | 12:15 PM | 22.67° | N | SW |
How to spot MetOp-C from Austin
European polar-orbiting weather satellite.
- 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 MetOp-C is visible, never more than 2/week.