[gary]

GOCE's polar orbit also results in it passing over most locations on Earth at one time
or another.

For example, if its orbit had not been in decay it would have passed a couple of times
south to north over South Australia/Northern Territory and then West Australia
on 11 Nov 2013 between approximately 10:36 UTC to 12:06 UTC.

The decaying orbit would no longer make these predicted passes accurate.

However, if it has not re-entered before that time, Australian observers in South Australia and West Australia
might like to follow events online and set up cameras in anticipation, in case it does put on a show.