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Orion

The hunter; associated in Greek mythology with a son of Poseidon, but associated by the Sumerians with their great hero Gilgamesh.

Eridanus

The mythical river Eridanus; associated variously with the Nile or Po.

Taurus

The bull; said by the Sumerians to be charging at Orion the hunter, but in Greek mythology said to be Zeus in disguise.

Perseus

Perseus; in Greek mythology, the husband of Andromeda, also known for slaying Medusa the Gorgon.

Lepus

The hare; often depicted being chased by Orion and his two dogs.

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Latitude:
Longitude:
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42.38°N
71.11°W
EST

Color scheme


Wed, Dec 4, 2024


Sunrise 06:55
Sunset 16:11
Twilight ends 17:52
begins 05:14

3-day old moon
Waxing Crescent

17%

3 days old


Rise Set
Mercury 07:10 16:26
Venus 10:13 19:16
Moon 10:22 19:00
Mars 19:57 10:52
Jupiter 16:17 07:17
Saturn 12:15 23:17

All times shown in EST.
The sky on 4 December 2024
Sunrise
06:55
Sunset
16:11
Twilight ends
17:52
Twilight begins
05:14

3-day old moon
Waxing Crescent

17%

3 days old

Planets
Rise Culm. Set
Mercury 07:10 11:48 16:26
Venus 10:13 14:44 19:16
Moon 10:22 14:38 19:00
Mars 19:57 03:25 10:52
Jupiter 16:17 23:47 07:17
Saturn 12:15 17:46 23:17
All times shown in EST.