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MetOp-C over San Antonio tonight

Pass predictions for San Antonio, TX.

Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 11:47 AM
Peak elevation 43.72° · rises N · sets SW
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Sep 911:47 AM43.72°NSW
Sep 99:25 PM16.01°ENE
Sep 911:02 PM48.63°SNW
Sep 1011:26 AM72.13°NS
Sep 1010:41 PM80.72°SN
Sep 1111:05 AM68.92°NS
Sep 1112:48 PM11.13°NWW

How to spot MetOp-C from San Antonio

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

Browser push, no email needed. We'll notify you 30 minutes before MetOp-C is visible from San Antonio.

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One email tonight before MetOp-C is visible, never more than 2/week.