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Messier 22 is well placed

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The cluster IC 4756 is well placed

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The Earth at aphelion

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Neptune enters retrograde motion

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Close approach of the Moon and Saturn

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Draco

The dragon; in Greek mythology, Ladon, guard of the tree on which golden apples grew, slain by Hercules.

Serpens Cauda

The serpent's tail; held by Ophiuchus and part of the same constellation as Serpens Caput.

Scutum

The shield; a constellation honouring King John III Sobieski of Poland – the only politically inspired constellation still in use.

Lyra

The lyre; often said to be played by Orpheus, the greatest musician of his age.

Corona Australis

The southern crown, lying at the feet of Sagittarius, and known to the Greeks as a wreath.

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South El Monte

Latitude:
Longitude:
Timezone:

34.05°N
118.05°W
PDT

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Fri, Jul 3, 2026


Sunrise 05:42
Sunset 20:07
Twilight ends 21:51
begins 03:58

19-day old moon
Waning Gibbous

83%

19 days old


Rise Set
Mercury 06:57 20:44
Venus 09:01 22:33
Moon 22:17 08:58
Mars 03:08 17:11
Jupiter 07:13 21:16
Saturn 00:49 13:12

All times shown in PDT.
The sky on 3 July 2026
Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
20:07
Twilight ends
21:51
Twilight begins
03:58

19-day old moon
Waning Gibbous

83%

19 days old

Planets
Rise Culm. Set
Mercury 06:57 13:51 20:44
Venus 09:01 15:47 22:33
Moon 22:17 03:34 08:58
Mars 03:08 10:09 17:11
Jupiter 07:13 14:15 21:16
Saturn 00:49 07:00 13:12
All times shown in PDT.