MetOp-C over Rome tonight

Pass predictions for Rome, IT.

Next visible pass
Sun, Jul 26, 12:30 PM
Peak elevation 17.72° · rises N · sets W
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Jul 2612:30 PM17.72°NW
Jul 268:34 PM15.81°ENE
Jul 2610:11 PM73.96°SN
Jul 2710:29 AM42.77°NES
Jul 2712:09 PM25.88°NSW
Jul 278:16 PM10.38°NENE
Jul 279:51 PM72.41°SEN

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.

Pass alerts on your phone

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