MetOp-C over Beijing tonight
Pass predictions for Beijing, CN.
Next visible pass
Thu, Sep 10, 9:12 AM
Peak elevation 28.30° · rises NE · sets SE
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 | 9:12 AM | 28.30° | NE | SE |
| Sep 10 | 10:52 AM | 35.33° | N | SW |
| Sep 10 | 8:33 PM | 43.75° | SE | N |
| Sep 10 | 10:14 PM | 22.74° | SW | NW |
| Sep 11 | 8:52 AM | 18.34° | NE | SE |
| Sep 11 | 10:31 AM | 53.75° | N | SW |
| Sep 11 | 8:13 PM | 29.04° | SE | N |
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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