MetOp-C over San Diego tonight

Pass predictions for San Diego, CA.

Next visible pass
Wed, Jun 10, 9:32 AM
Peak elevation 20.53° · rises NE · sets SE
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Jun 109:32 AM20.53°NESE
Jun 1011:11 AM39.39°NSW
Jun 108:50 PM22.71°SEN
Jun 1010:29 PM36.76°SNW
Jun 119:13 AM12.21°ESE
Jun 1110:50 AM63.72°NSW
Jun 118:31 PM14.38°ENE

How to spot MetOp-C from San Diego

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.