MetOp-C over Istanbul tonight
Pass predictions for Istanbul, TR.
Next visible pass
Sun, Jul 26, 11:56 AM
Peak elevation 20.94° · rises SW · sets SW
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26 | 11:56 AM | 20.94° | SW | SW |
| Jul 26 | 9:30 PM | 52.40° | SE | N |
| Jul 26 | 11:12 PM | 19.61° | SW | NW |
| Jul 27 | 9:48 AM | 21.11° | NE | SE |
| Jul 27 | 11:28 AM | 48.49° | N | SW |
| Jul 27 | 9:10 PM | 34.58° | SE | N |
| Jul 27 | 10:50 PM | 30.07° | SW | NW |
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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One email tonight before MetOp-C is visible, never more than 2/week.