MetOp-C over Chicago tonight
Pass predictions for Chicago, IL.
Next visible pass
Sun, Jul 26, 10:34 AM
Peak elevation 73.01° · rises N · sets S
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26 | 10:34 AM | 73.01° | N | S |
| Jul 26 | 12:16 PM | 16.15° | NW | W |
| Jul 26 | 8:19 PM | 17.33° | E | N |
| Jul 26 | 9:57 PM | 67.99° | S | N |
| Jul 27 | 10:14 AM | 47.33° | NE | S |
| Jul 27 | 11:54 AM | 23.65° | N | SW |
| Jul 27 | 8:00 PM | 11.50° | E | NE |
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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