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MetOp-C over Melbourne tonight

Pass predictions for Melbourne, AU.

Next visible pass
Sun, Oct 25, 10:39 PM
Peak elevation 46.36° · rises SE · sets N
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Oct 2510:39 PM46.36°SEN
Oct 2612:20 AM21.69°SNW
Oct 2610:00 AM64.09°NES
Oct 2611:42 AM14.46°NWSW
Oct 2610:19 PM29.67°SEN
Oct 2611:59 PM32.51°SNW
Oct 279:39 AM41.20°NES

How to spot MetOp-C from Melbourne

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

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