Chandra X-ray Observatory over Sacramento tonight
Pass predictions for Sacramento, CA.
Next visible pass
Thu, Sep 10, 12:02 AM
Peak elevation 38.50° · rises W · sets W
Tracking: CXO (NORAD 25867)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 | 12:02 AM | 38.50° | W | W |
| Sep 11 | 9:10 AM | 82.80° | NE | NW |
| Sep 12 | 1:30 PM | 68.74° | NE | W |
| Sep 13 | 8:47 AM | 85.08° | S | NW |
| Sep 14 | 10:56 AM | 89.60° | NE | NW |
| Sep 15 | 3:16 PM | 31.49° | E | S |
How to spot Chandra X-ray Observatory from Sacramento
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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