MetOp-C over Chicago tonight
Pass predictions for Chicago, IL.
Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 9:25 PM
Peak elevation 65.02° · rises SE · sets N
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | 9:25 PM | 65.02° | SE | N |
| Sep 9 | 11:08 PM | 16.20° | SW | NW |
| Sep 10 | 9:43 AM | 25.06° | NE | SE |
| Sep 10 | 11:22 AM | 42.30° | N | SW |
| Sep 10 | 9:05 PM | 42.54° | SE | N |
| Sep 10 | 10:46 PM | 24.94° | SW | NW |
| Sep 11 | 9:23 AM | 16.28° | NE | SE |
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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