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The cluster IC 4665 is well placed

From the Deep Sky feed

Lunar occultation of Regulus

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Close approach of Venus and M44

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The Ptolemy cluster is well placed

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Moon at First Quarter

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The Lagoon Nebula is well placed

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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.

Corona Australis

The southern crown, lying at the feet of Sagittarius, and known to the Greeks as a wreath.

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South El Monte

Latitude:
Longitude:
Timezone:

34.05°N
118.05°W
PDT

Color scheme


Sat, Jun 20, 2026


Sunrise 05:38
Sunset 20:06
Twilight ends 21:51
begins 03:53

6-day old moon
Waxing Crescent

42%

6 days old


Rise Set
Mercury 07:29 21:39
Venus 08:39 22:40
Moon 11:52 00:22
Mars 03:28 17:17
Jupiter 07:51 21:58
Saturn 01:38 14:00

All times shown in PDT.
The sky on 20 June 2026
Sunrise
05:38
Sunset
20:06
Twilight ends
21:51
Twilight begins
03:53

6-day old moon
Waxing Crescent

42%

6 days old

Planets
Rise Culm. Set
Mercury 07:29 14:34 21:39
Venus 08:39 15:40 22:40
Moon 11:52 18:12 00:22
Mars 03:28 10:22 17:17
Jupiter 07:51 14:54 21:58
Saturn 01:38 07:49 14:00
All times shown in PDT.