MetOp-C over Chicago tonight
Pass predictions for Chicago, IL.
Next visible pass
Wed, Jun 10, 11:27 AM
Peak elevation 39.41° · rises N · sets SW
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10 | 11:27 AM | 39.41° | N | SW |
| Jun 10 | 9:10 PM | 45.69° | SE | N |
| Jun 10 | 10:51 PM | 23.22° | SW | NW |
| Jun 11 | 9:27 AM | 17.64° | NE | SE |
| Jun 11 | 11:06 AM | 59.85° | N | SW |
| Jun 11 | 8:49 PM | 30.75° | SE | N |
| Jun 11 | 10:29 PM | 35.29° | S | NW |
How to spot MetOp-C from Chicago
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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