MetOp-C over Beijing tonight
Pass predictions for Beijing, CN.
Next visible pass
Wed, Jun 10, 10:20 PM
Peak elevation 21.11° · rises SW · sets NW
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10 | 10:20 PM | 21.11° | SW | NW |
| Jun 11 | 8:57 AM | 19.86° | NE | SE |
| Jun 11 | 10:36 AM | 49.76° | N | SW |
| Jun 11 | 8:18 PM | 31.10° | SE | N |
| Jun 11 | 9:58 PM | 32.41° | S | NW |
| Jun 12 | 8:38 AM | 12.35° | E | SE |
| Jun 12 | 10:15 AM | 77.36° | N | S |
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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