MetOp-C over Sydney tonight

Pass predictions for Sydney, AU.

Next visible pass
Sun, Jul 26, 9:23 PM
Peak elevation 59.33° · rises S · sets N
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Jul 269:23 PM59.33°SN
Jul 2611:05 PM15.24°SWW
Jul 278:41 AM66.35°NES
Jul 2710:25 AM12.16°WSW
Jul 279:03 PM37.05°SEN
Jul 2710:44 PM23.68°SNW
Jul 288:21 AM41.89°NES

How to spot MetOp-C from Sydney

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