MetOp-C over Beijing tonight
Pass predictions for Beijing, CN.
Next visible pass
Sun, Oct 25, 9:42 PM
Peak elevation 43.51° · rises S · sets NW
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 9:42 PM | 43.51° | S | NW |
| Oct 26 | 10:00 AM | 78.09° | N | S |
| Oct 26 | 11:42 AM | 13.93° | NW | W |
| Oct 26 | 7:44 PM | 16.13° | E | NE |
| Oct 26 | 9:21 PM | 68.04° | S | N |
| Oct 27 | 9:39 AM | 50.85° | NE | S |
| Oct 27 | 11:20 AM | 20.89° | N | SW |
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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