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Leo

The lion of Nemea; in Greek mythology, a monster slain by Hercules.

Ursa Major

The great bear, also known as the Big Dipper or the Plough. In Greek mythology, Callisto, lover of Zeus.

Hydra

The multi-headed water snake, slain by Hercules in Greek mythology.

Leo Minor

The lion cub; introduced as a constellation by Johannes Hevelius in 1687.

Sextans

The sextant; a constellation introduced by Johannes Hevelius in 1687, celebrating an instrument used to measure star positions.

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Longitude:
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42.38°N
71.11°W
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Thu, Feb 19, 2026


Sunrise 06:33
Sunset 17:20
Twilight ends 18:55
begins 04:59

2-day old moon
Waxing Crescent

5%

2 days old


Rise Set
Mercury 07:11 18:53
Venus 07:07 18:09
Moon 07:33 19:56
Mars 06:16 16:25
Jupiter 13:16 04:25
Saturn 07:53 19:46

All times shown in EST.
The sky on 19 February 2026
Sunrise
06:33
Sunset
17:20
Twilight ends
18:55
Twilight begins
04:59

2-day old moon
Waxing Crescent

5%

2 days old

Planets
Rise Culm. Set
Mercury 07:11 13:02 18:53
Venus 07:07 12:38 18:09
Moon 07:33 13:39 19:56
Mars 06:16 11:21 16:25
Jupiter 13:16 20:51 04:25
Saturn 07:53 13:49 19:46
All times shown in EST.