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Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter

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Close approach of the Moon and Venus

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The Butterfly cluster is well placed

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Close approach of the Moon and M44

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The cluster IC 4665 is well placed

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Scorpius

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

Hercules

Hercules; a large yet dark constellation representing the greatest hero of Greek mythology.

Ophiuchus

The serpent bearer; in Greek mythology, Asclepius, the god of medicine, depicted in the sky holding the snake Serpens.

Serpens Cauda

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

Lyra

The lyre; often said to be played by Orpheus, the greatest musician of his age.

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42.38°N
71.11°W
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Tue, Jun 16, 2026


Sunrise 05:04
Sunset 20:23
Twilight ends 22:37
begins 02:49

1-day old moon
Waxing Crescent

5%

1 day old


Rise Set
Mercury 06:55 22:03
Venus 08:01 22:56
Moon 06:24 22:19
Mars 03:08 17:29
Jupiter 07:33 22:26
Saturn 01:42 14:11

All times shown in EDT.
The sky on 16 June 2026
Sunrise
05:04
Sunset
20:23
Twilight ends
22:37
Twilight begins
02:49

1-day old moon
Waxing Crescent

5%

1 day old

Planets
Rise Culm. Set
Mercury 06:55 14:29 22:03
Venus 08:01 15:28 22:56
Moon 06:24 14:27 22:19
Mars 03:08 10:19 17:29
Jupiter 07:33 14:59 22:26
Saturn 01:42 07:56 14:11
All times shown in EDT.