MetOp-C over Auckland tonight
Pass predictions for Auckland, NZ.
Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 9:10 PM
Peak elevation 24.23° · rises SE · sets NE
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | 9:10 PM | 24.23° | SE | NE |
| Sep 9 | 10:50 PM | 38.27° | S | NW |
| Sep 10 | 8:30 AM | 32.37° | NE | S |
| Sep 10 | 10:10 AM | 28.82° | NW | SW |
| Sep 10 | 8:51 PM | 15.23° | SE | NE |
| Sep 10 | 10:29 PM | 59.53° | S | NW |
| Sep 11 | 8:10 AM | 21.44° | E | S |
How to spot MetOp-C from Auckland
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.