MetOp-C over Portland tonight
Pass predictions for Portland, OR.
Next visible pass
Sat, Oct 24, 10:17 PM
Peak elevation 62.64° · rises S · sets N
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 | 10:17 PM | 62.64° | S | N |
| Oct 25 | 10:32 AM | 43.70° | NE | S |
| Oct 25 | 12:13 PM | 28.46° | N | SW |
| Oct 25 | 8:20 PM | 14.87° | E | N |
| Oct 25 | 9:56 PM | 82.34° | S | N |
| Oct 25 | 11:40 PM | 13.05° | W | NW |
| Oct 26 | 10:12 AM | 29.44° | NE | SE |
How to spot MetOp-C from Portland
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.