MetOp-C over Seattle tonight
Pass predictions for Seattle, WA.
Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 9:44 AM
Peak elevation 17.84° · rises NE · sets SE
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | 9:44 AM | 17.84° | NE | SE |
| Sep 9 | 11:23 AM | 71.45° | N | SW |
| Sep 9 | 1:05 PM | 13.34° | NW | W |
| Sep 9 | 9:09 PM | 40.07° | SE | N |
| Sep 9 | 10:49 PM | 32.36° | SW | NW |
| Sep 10 | 9:25 AM | 11.60° | E | E |
| Sep 10 | 11:02 AM | 78.67° | N | S |
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.