MetOp-C over Detroit tonight
Pass predictions for Detroit, MI.
Next visible pass
Sat, Jul 25, 11:18 PM
Peak elevation 30.01° · rises SW · sets NW
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25 | 11:18 PM | 30.01° | SW | NW |
| Jul 26 | 9:56 AM | 13.16° | NE | SE |
| Jul 26 | 11:34 AM | 78.36° | N | S |
| Jul 26 | 1:17 PM | 11.62° | NW | W |
| Jul 26 | 9:18 PM | 24.67° | SE | N |
| Jul 26 | 10:57 PM | 45.79° | S | NW |
| Jul 27 | 11:13 AM | 68.78° | N | S |
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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One email tonight before MetOp-C is visible, never more than 2/week.