MetOp-C over Istanbul tonight
Pass predictions for Istanbul, TR.
Next visible pass
Thu, Sep 10, 9:20 AM
Peak elevation 10.21° · rises E · sets E
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 | 9:20 AM | 10.21° | E | E |
| Sep 10 | 10:56 AM | 87.49° | N | S |
| Sep 10 | 12:38 PM | 13.00° | NW | W |
| Sep 10 | 8:40 PM | 19.42° | E | N |
| Sep 10 | 10:18 PM | 57.83° | S | N |
| Sep 11 | 10:35 AM | 57.34° | NE | S |
| Sep 11 | 12:16 PM | 19.48° | N | W |
How to spot MetOp-C from Istanbul
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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