Chandra X-ray Observatory over Salt Lake City tonight

Pass predictions for Salt Lake City, UT.

Next visible pass
Sat, Jul 25, 9:35 PM
Peak elevation 79.61° · rises N · sets NW
Tracking: CXO (NORAD 25867)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Jul 259:35 PM79.61°NNW
Jul 263:54 PM77.49°NEW
Jul 279:32 PM19.65°NWNW
Jul 2812:48 PM87.09°NENW
Jul 295:01 PM63.29°NEW
Jul 3010:55 AM72.45°SNW
Jul 312:24 PM85.43°NENW

How to spot Chandra X-ray Observatory from Salt Lake 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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