MetOp-C over Washington tonight
Pass predictions for Washington, DC.
Next visible pass
Wed, Jun 10, 12:29 PM
Peak elevation 15.41° · rises NW · sets W
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10 | 12:29 PM | 15.41° | NW | W |
| Jun 10 | 8:32 PM | 12.80° | E | NE |
| Jun 10 | 10:08 PM | 81.57° | S | N |
| Jun 11 | 10:26 AM | 43.61° | NE | S |
| Jun 11 | 12:07 PM | 23.16° | N | SW |
| Jun 11 | 9:47 PM | 63.98° | SE | N |
| Jun 11 | 11:30 PM | 14.90° | SW | NW |
How to spot MetOp-C from Washington
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.