Chandra X-ray Observatory over Salt Lake City tonight

Pass predictions for Salt Lake City, UT.

Next visible pass
Wed, Jun 10, 1:50 PM
Peak elevation 82.65° · rises NE · sets NW
Tracking: CXO (NORAD 25867)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Jun 101:50 PM82.65°NENW
Jun 117:14 PM74.87°NEW
Jun 129:09 PM40.15°WNW
Jun 134:34 PM89.68°NENW
Jun 148:22 PM58.36°ESW
Jun 1512:12 PM75.50°SENW
Jun 165:51 PM82.95°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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