diff --git a/satpy/readers/modis_l3.py b/satpy/readers/modis_l3.py
index f8f94372cc..dfddc0732b 100644
--- a/satpy/readers/modis_l3.py
+++ b/satpy/readers/modis_l3.py
@@ -62,7 +62,6 @@ def _get_res(self):
 
     def _sort_grid(self):
         """Get the grid properties."""
-
         # First, get the grid resolution
         self._get_res()