MetOp-C over Seattle tonight

Pass predictions for Seattle, WA.

Next visible pass
Sat, Jul 25, 8:23 PM
Peak elevation 18.29° · rises E · sets N
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Jul 258:23 PM18.29°EN
Jul 2510:01 PM80.40°SN
Jul 2511:45 PM11.94°WNW
Jul 2610:15 AM31.71°NES
Jul 2611:55 AM40.85°NSW
Jul 268:04 PM12.98°EN
Jul 269:40 PM70.03°SEN

How to spot MetOp-C from Seattle

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.