MetOp-C over Phoenix tonight
Pass predictions for Phoenix, AZ.
Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 9:46 AM
Peak elevation 47.61° · rises NE · sets S
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | 9:46 AM | 47.61° | NE | S |
| Sep 9 | 11:28 AM | 18.28° | NW | W |
| Sep 9 | 9:04 PM | 52.80° | SE | N |
| Sep 9 | 10:47 PM | 15.42° | SW | NW |
| Sep 10 | 9:26 AM | 29.51° | NE | S |
| Sep 10 | 11:06 AM | 28.33° | N | SW |
| Sep 10 | 8:44 PM | 33.19° | SE | 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.
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One email tonight before MetOp-C is visible, never more than 2/week.