Chandra X-ray Observatory over Boston tonight
Pass predictions for Boston, MA.
Next visible pass
Sun, Oct 25, 1:56 PM
Peak elevation 11.03° · rises E · sets SE
Tracking: CXO (NORAD 25867)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 1:56 PM | 11.03° | E | SE |
| Oct 26 | 1:54 AM | 81.22° | N | NW |
| Oct 27 | 8:59 AM | 74.45° | NE | W |
| Oct 28 | 11:46 AM | 32.54° | W | N |
| Oct 29 | 5:39 AM | 88.81° | NE | NW |
| Oct 30 | 10:17 AM | 56.80° | E | SW |
| Oct 31 | 2:27 AM | 74.04° | SE | NW |
How to spot Chandra X-ray Observatory from Boston
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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