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The open star cluster NGC 2232 (mag 4.2) in Monoceros culminates at around midnight local time.

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The Rosette Nebula is well placed

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Canis Major

The greater dog; in Greek mythology, a hunting dog belonging to Orion, depicted pursuing the hare Lepus.

Auriga

The charioteer; in Greek mythology, Erichthonius, son of Vulcan, the first person to attach four horses to a chariot.

Lepus

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

Columba

The dove; introduced by Plancius in 1592. In Biblical history, said to be the dove of Noah.

Monoceros

The unicorn; a constellation introduced by Plancius in 1612.

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South El Monte

Latitude:
Longitude:
Timezone:

34.05°N
118.05°W
PST

Color scheme


Sun, Dec 28, 2025


Sunrise 06:54
Sunset 16:50
Twilight ends 18:20
begins 05:24

8-day old moon
Waxing Gibbous

64%

8 days old


Rise Set
Mercury 05:58 15:48
Venus 06:49 16:37
Moon 12:06 01:34
Mars 07:12 16:58
Jupiter 17:50 08:02
Saturn 11:16 23:01

All times shown in PST.
The sky on 28 December 2025
Sunrise
06:54
Sunset
16:50
Twilight ends
18:20
Twilight begins
05:24

8-day old moon
Waxing Gibbous

64%

8 days old

Planets
Rise Culm. Set
Mercury 05:58 10:53 15:48
Venus 06:49 11:43 16:37
Moon 12:06 18:45 01:34
Mars 07:12 12:05 16:58
Jupiter 17:50 00:56 08:02
Saturn 11:16 17:08 23:01
All times shown in PST.