Simulated image courtesy of Tom Ruen.
The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night.

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Lunar occultation of Antares

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η-Aquariid meteor shower 2026

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Messier 5 is well placed

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Close approach of the Moon and Saturn

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Bootes

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

Ursa Minor

The lesser bear; in Greek mythology, one of the nymphs that nursed Zeus as an infant.

Lupus

The wolf; an ancient constellation, but without mythological association.

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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South El Monte

Latitude:
Longitude:
Timezone:

34.05°N
118.05°W
PDT

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Fri, May 1, 2026


Sunrise 06:00
Sunset 19:35
Twilight ends 21:08
begins 04:28

14-day old moon
Full Moon

99%

14 days old


Rise Set
Mercury 05:29 18:23
Venus 07:32 21:49
Moon 19:04 05:36
Mars 04:57 17:34
Jupiter 10:25 00:41
Saturn 04:42 16:56

All times shown in PDT.
The sky on 1 May 2026
Sunrise
06:00
Sunset
19:35
Twilight ends
21:08
Twilight begins
04:28

14-day old moon
Waxing Gibbous

99%

14 days old

Planets
Rise Culm. Set
Mercury 05:29 11:56 18:23
Venus 07:32 14:40 21:49
Moon 19:04 00:23 05:36
Mars 04:57 11:16 17:34
Jupiter 10:25 17:33 00:41
Saturn 04:42 10:49 16:56
All times shown in PDT.