Chandra X-ray Observatory over Kansas City tonight
Pass predictions for Kansas City, MO.
Next visible pass
Wed, Jun 10, 1:28 PM
Peak elevation 79.88° · rises NE · sets NW
Tracking: CXO (NORAD 25867)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10 | 1:28 PM | 79.88° | NE | NW |
| Jun 11 | 7:01 PM | 78.09° | NE | W |
| Jun 12 | 10:40 PM | 28.28° | W | NW |
| Jun 13 | 4:23 PM | 86.98° | NE | NW |
| Jun 14 | 8:04 PM | 63.41° | E | W |
| Jun 15 | 12:55 PM | 72.55° | SE | NW |
| Jun 16 | 5:40 PM | 85.78° | NE | NW |
How to spot Chandra X-ray Observatory from Kansas City
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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