MetOp-C over Minneapolis tonight
Pass predictions for Minneapolis, MN.
Next visible pass
Sat, Oct 24, 12:53 PM
Peak elevation 14.77° · rises NW · sets W
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 | 12:53 PM | 14.77° | NW | W |
| Oct 24 | 8:57 PM | 27.01° | SE | N |
| Oct 24 | 10:36 PM | 45.56° | S | NW |
| Oct 25 | 10:51 AM | 61.16° | N | S |
| Oct 25 | 12:32 PM | 21.14° | N | W |
| Oct 25 | 8:37 PM | 19.00° | E | N |
| Oct 25 | 10:15 PM | 69.56° | S | N |
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.