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MetOp-C over London tonight

Pass predictions for London, GB.

Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 10:23 PM
Peak elevation 42.23° · rises S · sets NW
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Sep 910:23 PM42.23°SNW
Sep 1010:34 AM51.75°NES
Sep 1012:15 PM30.55°NSW
Sep 108:23 PM26.73°EN
Sep 1010:02 PM60.86°SN
Sep 1011:48 PM10.11°WW
Sep 1110:14 AM36.09°NES

How to spot MetOp-C from London

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.

Pass alerts on your phone

Browser push, no email needed. We'll notify you 30 minutes before MetOp-C is visible from London.

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One email tonight before MetOp-C is visible, never more than 2/week.