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MetOp-C over Rome tonight

Pass predictions for Rome, IT.

Next visible pass
Sun, Oct 25, 10:06 AM
Peak elevation 82.76° · rises N · sets S
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Oct 2510:06 AM82.76°NS
Oct 2511:48 AM12.79°NWW
Oct 257:50 PM21.92°EN
Oct 259:29 PM51.68°SNW
Oct 269:45 AM61.32°NS
Oct 2611:26 AM19.00°NW
Oct 267:31 PM14.91°EN

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

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

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