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MetOp-C over Madrid tonight

Pass predictions for Madrid, ES.

Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 11:20 PM
Peak elevation 69.24° · rises S · sets N
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Sep 911:20 PM69.24°SN
Sep 1011:38 AM48.80°NES
Sep 101:19 PM22.06°NSW
Sep 109:25 PM10.39°NENE
Sep 1010:59 PM76.73°SN
Sep 1112:43 AM12.66°SWNW
Sep 1111:17 AM31.48°NES

How to spot MetOp-C from Madrid

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 Madrid.

Prefer email?

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