MetOp-C over Cape Town tonight
Pass predictions for Cape Town, ZA.
Next visible pass
Thu, Sep 10, 8:39 AM
Peak elevation 20.35° · rises E · sets S
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 | 8:39 AM | 20.35° | E | S |
| Sep 10 | 10:17 AM | 43.74° | N | SW |
| Sep 10 | 10:38 PM | 79.76° | S | N |
| Sep 11 | 8:20 AM | 12.88° | E | SE |
| Sep 11 | 9:56 AM | 71.44° | N | S |
| Sep 11 | 10:17 PM | 64.45° | S | N |
| Sep 12 | 12:00 AM | 14.14° | SW | W |
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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