MetOp-C over Washington tonight
Pass predictions for Washington, DC.
Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 10:31 PM
Peak elevation 29.82° · rises NW · sets N
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | 10:31 PM | 29.82° | NW | N |
| Sep 10 | 10:42 AM | 63.58° | N | S |
| Sep 10 | 12:24 PM | 16.67° | NW | W |
| Sep 10 | 8:27 PM | 11.84° | E | NE |
| Sep 10 | 10:03 PM | 83.40° | S | N |
| Sep 11 | 10:22 AM | 40.19° | NE | S |
| Sep 11 | 12:02 PM | 24.96° | N | SW |
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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