MetOp-C over San Jose tonight
Pass predictions for San Jose, CA.
Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 10:46 PM
Peak elevation 35.45° · rises S · sets NW
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | 10:46 PM | 35.45° | S | NW |
| Sep 10 | 9:28 AM | 11.50° | E | SE |
| Sep 10 | 11:05 AM | 75.83° | N | S |
| Sep 10 | 8:47 PM | 17.60° | E | N |
| Sep 10 | 10:25 PM | 56.32° | S | N |
| Sep 11 | 10:44 AM | 68.71° | N | S |
| Sep 11 | 12:26 PM | 14.56° | NW | W |
How to spot MetOp-C from San Jose
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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