MetOp-C over Tampa tonight

Pass predictions for Tampa, FL.

Next visible pass
Sun, Jul 26, 10:00 AM
Peak elevation 14.85° · rises NE · sets SE
Tracking: METOP-C (NORAD 43689)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Jul 2610:00 AM14.85°NESE
Jul 2611:38 AM47.44°NSW
Jul 269:16 PM12.92°ENE
Jul 2610:53 PM57.61°SN
Jul 2711:17 AM78.23°NS
Jul 2710:32 PM85.14°SN
Jul 2810:57 AM63.09°NS

How to spot MetOp-C from Tampa

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.