MetOp-C over Rome tonight
Pass predictions for Rome, IT.
Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 9:40 PM
Peak elevation 58.29° · rises SE · sets N
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | 9:40 PM | 58.29° | SE | N |
| Sep 9 | 11:22 PM | 17.95° | SW | NW |
| Sep 10 | 9:57 AM | 22.67° | NE | SE |
| Sep 10 | 11:36 AM | 46.80° | N | SW |
| Sep 10 | 9:19 PM | 38.76° | SE | N |
| Sep 10 | 11:00 PM | 27.43° | SW | NW |
| Sep 11 | 9:37 AM | 14.60° | NE | SE |
How to spot MetOp-C from Rome
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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