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MetOp-C over Los Angeles tonight

Pass predictions for Los Angeles, CA.

Next visible pass
Sun, Oct 25, 10:35 AM
Peak elevation 81.07° · rises N · sets S
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Oct 2510:35 AM81.07°NS
Oct 2512:18 PM10.86°NWW
Oct 259:53 PM87.87°SN
Oct 2610:14 AM50.53°NES
Oct 2611:56 AM17.57°NWW
Oct 269:33 PM58.06°SEN
Oct 2611:16 PM14.13°SWNW

How to spot MetOp-C from Los Angeles

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.