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Saturn lies in the opposite direction to the Sun in the sky, making it slightly closer, brighter and larger than at other times. It is also optimally positioned to be observable for much of the night.

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Lunar occultation of Spica

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Lunar occultation of Antares

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Moon at First Quarter

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Close approach of the Moon and Saturn

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Full Moon

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Partial lunar eclipse

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Piscis Austrinus

The southern fish; the parent of the two fish depicted by Pisces.

Pegasus

The winged horse; in Greek mythology, used by Zeus to carry thunder and lightning.

Cepheus

King Cepheus of Aethiopia; in Greek mythology, the king of Aethiopia, descended from Zeus and Io.

Aquarius

The water bearer; in Greek mythology, Ganymede, wine-waiter to the Gods and lover of Zeus.

Lacerta

The lizard; introduced as a constellation by Johannes Hevelius in 1690.

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Longitude:
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32.72°N
117.16°W
PDT

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Sun, Sep 8, 2024


Sunrise 06:25
Sunset 19:03
Twilight ends 20:27
begins 05:01

5-day old moon
Waxing Crescent

29%

5 days old


Rise Set
Mercury 05:05 18:16
Venus 08:28 20:12
Moon 11:28 21:51
Mars 00:36 14:52
Jupiter 23:46 13:54
Saturn 19:04 06:30

All times shown in PDT.
The sky on 8 September 2024
Sunrise
06:25
Sunset
19:03
Twilight ends
20:27
Twilight begins
05:01

5-day old moon
Waxing Crescent

29%

5 days old

Planets
Rise Culm. Set
Mercury 05:05 11:40 18:16
Venus 08:28 14:20 20:12
Moon 11:28 16:43 21:51
Mars 00:36 07:44 14:52
Jupiter 23:46 06:50 13:54
Saturn 19:04 00:47 06:30
All times shown in PDT.