MetOp-C over Chicago tonight
Pass predictions for Chicago, IL.
Next visible pass
Sun, Oct 25, 9:14 AM
Peak elevation 12.81° · rises NE · sets SE
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 9:14 AM | 12.81° | NE | SE |
| Oct 25 | 10:51 AM | 77.32° | N | S |
| Oct 25 | 12:34 PM | 11.54° | NW | W |
| Oct 25 | 8:35 PM | 23.92° | SE | N |
| Oct 25 | 10:14 PM | 46.74° | S | NW |
| Oct 26 | 10:31 AM | 68.00° | N | S |
| Oct 26 | 12:12 PM | 17.35° | NW | W |
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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