Terra over Chicago tonight
Pass predictions for Chicago, IL.
Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 9:28 AM
Peak elevation 48.03° · rises NE · sets S
Tracking: TERRA (NORAD 25994)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | 9:28 AM | 48.03° | NE | S |
| Sep 9 | 11:07 AM | 18.82° | N | W |
| Sep 9 | 8:33 PM | 50.03° | SE | N |
| Sep 9 | 10:12 PM | 16.78° | SW | NW |
| Sep 10 | 8:32 AM | 12.39° | E | SE |
| Sep 10 | 10:07 AM | 67.43° | N | SW |
| Sep 10 | 7:36 PM | 14.41° | E | NE |
How to spot Terra from Chicago
NASA flagship Earth-observation satellite (multispectral imagery + climate).
- 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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