Chandra X-ray Observatory over Phoenix tonight

Pass predictions for Phoenix, AZ.

Next visible pass
Wed, Jun 10, 2:30 PM
Peak elevation 75.00° · rises NE · sets NW
Tracking: CXO (NORAD 25867)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Jun 102:30 PM75.00°NENW
Jun 116:41 PM82.52°NEW
Jun 128:09 PM35.17°WNW
Jun 134:28 PM82.06°NENW
Jun 147:38 PM65.90°ESW
Jun 1511:04 AM67.77°SENW
Jun 165:28 PM89.43°NENW

How to spot Chandra X-ray Observatory from Phoenix

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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