MetOp-C over Cape Town tonight
Pass predictions for Cape Town, ZA.
Next visible pass
Wed, Jun 10, 9:07 PM
Peak elevation 10.86° · rises E · sets E
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10 | 9:07 PM | 10.86° | E | E |
| Jun 10 | 10:43 PM | 72.61° | S | N |
| Jun 11 | 8:25 AM | 13.95° | E | SE |
| Jun 11 | 10:01 AM | 65.30° | N | S |
| Jun 11 | 10:23 PM | 70.84° | S | N |
| Jun 12 | 12:05 AM | 13.00° | SW | W |
| Jun 12 | 9:41 AM | 78.82° | N | S |
How to spot MetOp-C from Cape Town
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.