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MetOp-C over New York tonight

Pass predictions for New York, NY.

Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 8:45 PM
Peak elevation 24.99° · rises SE · sets N
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Sep 98:45 PM24.99°SEN
Sep 910:24 PM42.52°SNW
Sep 1010:41 AM76.65°NS
Sep 1012:23 PM14.54°NWW
Sep 108:26 PM16.93°EN
Sep 1010:03 PM66.86°SN
Sep 1110:21 AM50.52°NES

How to spot MetOp-C from New York

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.

Pass alerts on your phone

Browser push, no email needed. We'll notify you 30 minutes before MetOp-C is visible from New York.

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One email tonight before MetOp-C is visible, never more than 2/week.