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MetOp-C over Vancouver tonight

Pass predictions for Vancouver, CA.

Next visible pass
Sun, Oct 25, 10:31 AM
Peak elevation 39.91° · rises NE · sets S
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Oct 2510:31 AM39.91°NES
Oct 2512:11 PM35.06°NSW
Oct 258:20 PM18.45°EN
Oct 259:57 PM82.13°SN
Oct 2511:41 PM13.89°SWNW
Oct 2610:11 AM27.63°NESE
Oct 2611:50 AM49.64°NSW

How to spot MetOp-C from Vancouver

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.

Pass alerts on your phone

Browser push, no email needed. We'll notify you 30 minutes before MetOp-C is visible from Vancouver.

Prefer email?

One email tonight before MetOp-C is visible, never more than 2/week.