MetOp-C over Sydney tonight
Pass predictions for Sydney, AU.
Next visible pass
Thu, Sep 10, 8:32 PM
Peak elevation 18.28° · rises SE · sets NE
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 | 8:32 PM | 18.28° | SE | NE |
| Sep 10 | 10:11 PM | 46.19° | S | NW |
| Sep 11 | 7:50 AM | 21.74° | NE | S |
| Sep 11 | 9:29 AM | 40.76° | N | SW |
| Sep 11 | 8:14 PM | 10.71° | E | E |
| Sep 11 | 9:50 PM | 73.60° | S | N |
| Sep 12 | 7:31 AM | 13.88° | E | SE |
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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