Chandra X-ray Observatory over Salt Lake City tonight
Pass predictions for Salt Lake City, UT.
Next visible pass
Wed, Sep 9, 12:31 PM
Peak elevation 80.37° · rises NE · sets W
Tracking: CXO (NORAD 25867)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | 12:31 PM | 80.37° | NE | W |
| Sep 11 | 8:50 AM | 84.50° | NE | NW |
| Sep 12 | 1:38 PM | 67.82° | NE | W |
| Sep 13 | 9:51 AM | 85.99° | S | NW |
| Sep 14 | 10:55 AM | 87.93° | NE | NW |
| Sep 15 | 3:22 PM | 34.80° | E | S |
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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