MetOp-C over Sacramento tonight
Pass predictions for Sacramento, CA.
Next visible pass
Wed, Jun 10, 9:32 AM
Peak elevation 13.14° · rises NE · sets SE
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10 | 9:32 AM | 13.14° | NE | SE |
| Jun 10 | 11:09 AM | 69.89° | N | SW |
| Jun 10 | 8:52 PM | 20.71° | E | N |
| Jun 10 | 10:30 PM | 49.11° | S | NW |
| Jun 11 | 10:49 AM | 75.18° | N | S |
| Jun 11 | 12:31 PM | 13.96° | NW | W |
| Jun 11 | 8:33 PM | 13.63° | E | NE |
How to spot MetOp-C from Sacramento
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.