MetOp-C over Minneapolis tonight

Pass predictions for Minneapolis, MN.

Next visible pass
Wed, Jun 10, 9:48 AM
Peak elevation 17.01° · rises NE · sets SE
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Jun 109:48 AM17.01°NESE
Jun 1011:26 AM68.40°NSW
Jun 101:09 PM11.26°NWW
Jun 109:11 PM34.20°SEN
Jun 1010:51 PM34.94°SNW
Jun 119:29 AM10.69°EE
Jun 1111:06 AM80.72°NS

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.