Chandra X-ray Observatory over San Diego tonight
Pass predictions for San Diego, CA.
Next visible pass
Mon, Oct 26, 6:01 AM
Peak elevation 73.98° · rises NE · sets NW
Tracking: CXO (NORAD 25867)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | 6:01 AM | 73.98° | NE | NW |
| Oct 27 | 10:07 AM | 79.65° | NE | W |
| Oct 28 | 7:47 AM | 61.21° | SW | NW |
| Oct 29 | 7:48 AM | 81.57° | NE | NW |
| Oct 30 | 11:20 AM | 52.77° | E | S |
| Oct 31 | 1:50 AM | 66.86° | NE | NW |
How to spot Chandra X-ray Observatory from San Diego
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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