MetOp-C over Cape Town tonight
Pass predictions for Cape Town, ZA.
Next visible pass
Sun, Oct 25, 9:46 AM
Peak elevation 83.38° · rises N · sets S
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 9:46 AM | 83.38° | N | S |
| Oct 25 | 10:07 PM | 50.77° | SE | N |
| Oct 25 | 11:49 PM | 17.85° | SW | W |
| Oct 26 | 9:25 AM | 57.47° | NE | S |
| Oct 26 | 11:08 AM | 14.48° | NW | SW |
| Oct 26 | 9:47 PM | 31.57° | SE | N |
| Oct 26 | 11:27 PM | 27.47° | S | NW |
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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