MetOp-C over Phoenix tonight
Pass predictions for Phoenix, AZ.
Next visible pass
Sun, Jul 26, 10:18 AM
Peak elevation 83.55° · rises N · sets S
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26 | 10:18 AM | 83.55° | N | S |
| Jul 26 | 8:00 PM | 11.42° | E | NE |
| Jul 26 | 9:36 PM | 75.50° | S | N |
| Jul 27 | 9:57 AM | 60.47° | N | S |
| Jul 27 | 11:39 AM | 14.47° | NW | W |
| Jul 27 | 9:15 PM | 66.93° | SE | N |
| Jul 27 | 10:59 PM | 11.74° | W | W |
How to spot MetOp-C from Phoenix
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
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One email tonight before MetOp-C is visible, never more than 2/week.