Chandra X-ray Observatory over Auckland tonight

Pass predictions for Auckland, NZ.

Next visible pass
Fri, Jun 12, 10:15 PM
Peak elevation 31.67° · rises NE · sets W
Tracking: CXO (NORAD 25867)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Jun 1210:15 PM31.67°NEW
Jun 131:13 PM67.31°SWN
Jun 1411:05 PM13.78°NNW
Jun 159:50 PM81.03°NESE
Jun 1710:13 PM21.66°NENW

How to spot Chandra X-ray Observatory from Auckland

NASA's flagship X-ray space telescope.

  • 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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