Chandra X-ray Observatory over Seattle tonight

Pass predictions for Seattle, WA.

Next visible pass
Wed, Jun 10, 10:44 AM
Peak elevation 89.57° · rises N · sets NW
Tracking: CXO (NORAD 25867)

7-day pass forecast

DateTimePeak elevRisesSets
Jun 1010:44 AM89.57°NNW
Jun 116:31 PM66.79°NEW
Jun 127:59 PM51.11°WN
Jun 133:11 PM82.59°NENW
Jun 147:57 PM49.10°ESW
Jun 1511:31 AM83.47°ENW
Jun 164:54 PM75.13°NENW

How to spot Chandra X-ray Observatory from Seattle

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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