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Andromeda

The Princess Andromeda; in Greek mythology, the daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia and wife of Perseus.

Cetus

The sea monster, which in Greek mythology attacked Cepheus's territory and Andromeda, but which was slain by Perseus.

Cassiopeia

Queen Cassiopeia; in Greek mythology, wife of Cepheus and mother of Andromeda.

Pisces

Two fishes, swimming in opposite directions with their tails connected by a cord.

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The triangle; appearing similar to a capital delta in the Greek alphabet.

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42.38°N
71.11°W
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Tue, Oct 6, 2026


Sunrise 06:44
Sunset 18:17
Twilight ends 19:50
begins 05:10

25-day old moon
Waning Crescent

14%

25 days old


Rise Set
Mercury 08:58 19:01
Venus 09:13 18:35
Moon 02:09 16:19
Mars 00:50 15:34
Jupiter 02:13 16:16
Saturn 18:19 06:38

All times shown in EDT.
The sky on 6 October 2026
Sunrise
06:44
Sunset
18:17
Twilight ends
19:50
Twilight begins
05:10

25-day old moon
Waning Crescent

14%

25 days old

Planets
Rise Culm. Set
Mercury 08:58 13:59 19:01
Venus 09:13 13:54 18:35
Moon 02:09 09:21 16:19
Mars 00:50 08:12 15:34
Jupiter 02:13 09:14 16:16
Saturn 18:19 00:28 06:38
All times shown in EDT.