MetOp-C over Philadelphia tonight
Pass predictions for Philadelphia, PA.
Next visible pass
Sat, Oct 24, 9:53 PM
Peak elevation 85.70° · rises S · sets N
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 | 9:53 PM | 85.70° | S | N |
| Oct 24 | 11:38 PM | 10.36° | W | W |
| Oct 25 | 10:11 AM | 36.93° | NE | S |
| Oct 25 | 11:52 AM | 27.67° | N | SW |
| Oct 25 | 9:32 PM | 57.29° | SE | N |
| Oct 25 | 11:15 PM | 17.18° | SW | NW |
| Oct 26 | 9:51 AM | 24.08° | NE | SE |
How to spot MetOp-C from Philadelphia
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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