MetOp-C over Phoenix tonight
Pass predictions for Phoenix, AZ.
Next visible pass
Sun, Oct 25, 8:57 AM
Peak elevation 14.26° · rises NE · sets SE
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 8:57 AM | 14.26° | NE | SE |
| Oct 25 | 10:35 AM | 56.72° | N | SW |
| Oct 25 | 8:15 PM | 17.16° | E | NE |
| Oct 25 | 9:53 PM | 50.91° | S | NW |
| Oct 26 | 10:14 AM | 82.91° | N | S |
| Oct 26 | 7:57 PM | 10.50° | E | NE |
| Oct 26 | 9:32 PM | 82.10° | S | N |
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.