MetOp-C over San Diego tonight
Pass predictions for San Diego, CA.
Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 9:05 PM
Peak elevation 32.68° · rises SE · sets N
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | 9:05 PM | 32.68° | SE | N |
| Sep 9 | 10:45 PM | 24.88° | SW | NW |
| Sep 10 | 9:27 AM | 18.83° | NE | SE |
| Sep 10 | 11:06 AM | 42.75° | N | SW |
| Sep 10 | 8:45 PM | 21.02° | E | N |
| Sep 10 | 10:24 PM | 40.03° | S | NW |
| Sep 11 | 9:09 AM | 10.98° | E | E |
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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