Chandra X-ray Observatory over London tonight

Pass predictions for London, GB.

Next visible pass
Sun, Jul 26, 3:14 AM
Peak elevation 31.92° · rises NW · sets N
Tracking: CXO (NORAD 25867)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Jul 263:14 AM31.92°NWN
Jul 2612:37 PM74.27°NENW
Jul 277:25 PM14.17°ESE
Jul 286:10 AM88.33°NNW
Jul 292:24 PM65.16°NEW
Jul 307:11 PM80.97°WNW

How to spot Chandra X-ray Observatory from London

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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