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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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Lunar occultation of Antares

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The cluster NGC 6633 is well placed

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Hercules

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

Serpens Cauda

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

Scutum

The shield; a constellation honouring King John III Sobieski of Poland – the only politically inspired constellation still in use.

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


Mon, Jun 22, 2026


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

8-day old moon
Waxing Gibbous

62%

8 days old


Rise Set
Mercury 07:28 21:34
Venus 08:43 22:39
Moon 13:53 01:14
Mars 03:24 17:16
Jupiter 07:45 21:51
Saturn 01:30 13:53

All times shown in PDT.
The sky on 22 June 2026
Sunrise
05:38
Sunset
20:06
Twilight ends
21:51
Twilight begins
03:53

8-day old moon
Waxing Gibbous

62%

8 days old

Planets
Rise Culm. Set
Mercury 07:28 14:31 21:34
Venus 08:43 15:41 22:39
Moon 13:53 19:37 01:14
Mars 03:24 10:20 17:16
Jupiter 07:45 14:48 21:51
Saturn 01:30 07:42 13:53
All times shown in PDT.