MetOp-C over Minneapolis tonight
Pass predictions for Minneapolis, MN.
Next visible pass
Sat, Jul 25, 10:18 PM
Peak elevation 64.66° · rises S · sets N
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25 | 10:18 PM | 64.66° | S | N |
| Jul 26 | 10:34 AM | 43.34° | NE | S |
| Jul 26 | 12:14 PM | 28.13° | N | SW |
| Jul 26 | 8:21 PM | 13.91° | E | NE |
| Jul 26 | 9:58 PM | 84.50° | S | N |
| Jul 26 | 11:41 PM | 13.37° | SW | NW |
| Jul 27 | 10:13 AM | 29.09° | NE | SE |
How to spot MetOp-C from Minneapolis
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.