Chandra X-ray Observatory over Washington tonight
Pass predictions for Washington, DC.
Next visible pass
Mon, Oct 26, 3:37 AM
Peak elevation 77.97° · rises NE · sets NW
Tracking: CXO (NORAD 25867)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | 3:37 AM | 77.97° | NE | NW |
| Oct 27 | 9:41 AM | 77.48° | NE | W |
| Oct 28 | 11:36 AM | 33.83° | W | NW |
| Oct 29 | 6:47 AM | 85.57° | NE | NW |
| Oct 30 | 10:54 AM | 58.97° | E | SW |
| Oct 31 | 2:30 AM | 70.73° | SE | NW |
How to spot Chandra X-ray Observatory from Washington
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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