MetOp-C over Vancouver tonight

Pass predictions for Vancouver, CA.

Next visible pass
Sun, Jul 26, 10:15 AM
Peak elevation 29.59° · rises NE · sets SE
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Jul 2610:15 AM29.59°NESE
Jul 2611:55 AM46.35°NSW
Jul 268:04 PM14.05°EN
Jul 269:41 PM70.02°SEN
Jul 2611:23 PM19.36°SWNW
Jul 279:55 AM20.47°NESE
Jul 2711:34 AM66.75°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.