MetOp-C over Detroit tonight
Pass predictions for Detroit, MI.
Next visible pass
Thu, Sep 10, 10:42 AM
Peak elevation 35.89° · rises NE · sets S
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 | 10:42 AM | 35.89° | NE | S |
| Sep 10 | 12:22 PM | 30.70° | N | SW |
| Sep 10 | 10:04 PM | 62.47° | SE | N |
| Sep 10 | 11:46 PM | 17.12° | SW | NW |
| Sep 11 | 10:21 AM | 23.64° | NE | SE |
| Sep 11 | 12:01 PM | 45.56° | N | SW |
| Sep 11 | 9:44 PM | 41.06° | SE | N |
How to spot MetOp-C from Detroit
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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