Chandra X-ray Observatory over New York tonight
Pass predictions for New York, NY.
Next visible pass
Sat, Jul 25, 6:45 PM
Peak elevation 77.12° · rises NE · sets NW
Tracking: CXO (NORAD 25867)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25 | 6:45 PM | 77.12° | NE | NW |
| Jul 26 | 3:01 PM | 80.49° | NE | W |
| Jul 28 | 11:26 AM | 84.82° | NE | NW |
| Jul 29 | 4:05 PM | 68.77° | NE | W |
| Jul 30 | 12:59 PM | 79.80° | SW | NW |
| Jul 31 | 1:26 PM | 87.84° | NE | NW |
How to spot Chandra X-ray Observatory from New York
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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