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MetOp-C over Cairo tonight

Pass predictions for Cairo, EG.

Next visible pass
Thu, Sep 10, 9:21 AM
Peak elevation 13.39° · rises NE · sets SE
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Sep 109:21 AM13.39°NESE
Sep 1010:59 AM54.60°NSW
Sep 108:38 PM13.34°ENE
Sep 1010:15 PM59.25°SN
Sep 1110:38 AM87.94°NS
Sep 119:54 PM83.65°SN
Sep 1210:17 AM55.39°NES

How to spot MetOp-C from Cairo

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 Cairo.

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One email tonight before MetOp-C is visible, never more than 2/week.