MetOp-C over Cape Town tonight
Pass predictions for Cape Town, ZA.
Next visible pass
Sun, Jul 26, 9:51 PM
Peak elevation 34.24° · rises SE · sets N
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26 | 9:51 PM | 34.24° | SE | N |
| Jul 26 | 11:31 PM | 25.48° | S | NW |
| Jul 27 | 9:09 AM | 39.04° | NE | S |
| Jul 27 | 10:50 AM | 21.89° | NW | SW |
| Jul 27 | 9:31 PM | 21.61° | SE | NE |
| Jul 27 | 11:10 PM | 39.47° | S | NW |
| Jul 28 | 8:49 AM | 25.22° | NE | 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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