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Bootes

The herdsman; in Greek mythology, Arcas, son of Zeus by Callisto.

Scorpius

The scorpion; said to have stung the hunter Orion to death in Greek mythology.

Corona Borealis

The northern crown; in Greek mythology, worn by the Princess Ariadne on her wedding day.

Libra

The balance; a zodiacal constellation introduced by the Romans.

Serpens Caput

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

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42.38°N
71.11°W
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Fri, May 16, 2025


Sunrise 05:19
Sunset 19:59
Twilight ends 21:59
begins 03:20

19-day old moon
Waning Gibbous

85%

19 days old


Rise Set
Mercury 04:47 18:34
Venus 03:32 16:03
Moon 23:28 07:37
Mars 10:52 01:22
Jupiter 07:05 22:15
Saturn 03:11 15:00

All times shown in EDT.
The sky on 16 May 2025
Sunrise
05:19
Sunset
19:59
Twilight ends
21:59
Twilight begins
03:20

19-day old moon
Waning Gibbous

85%

19 days old

Planets
Rise Culm. Set
Mercury 04:47 11:40 18:34
Venus 03:32 09:47 16:03
Moon 23:28 03:32 07:37
Mars 10:52 18:07 01:22
Jupiter 07:05 14:40 22:15
Saturn 03:11 09:05 15:00
All times shown in EDT.