MetOp-C over Beijing tonight
Pass predictions for Beijing, CN.
Next visible pass
Sun, Jul 26, 7:48 PM
Peak elevation 17.17° · rises E · sets N
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26 | 7:48 PM | 17.17° | E | N |
| Jul 26 | 9:25 PM | 63.68° | S | N |
| Jul 27 | 9:43 AM | 55.20° | NE | S |
| Jul 27 | 11:24 AM | 19.49° | N | W |
| Jul 27 | 7:29 PM | 11.16° | E | NE |
| Jul 27 | 9:04 PM | 81.76° | S | N |
| Jul 27 | 10:49 PM | 11.15° | W | W |
How to spot MetOp-C from Beijing
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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