Simulated image courtesy of Tom Ruen.
The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.

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The Triangulum Galaxy is well placed

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136199 Eris at opposition

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Orionid meteor shower 2026

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Close approach of the Moon and Saturn

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Full Moon

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The Perseus Double Cluster is well placed

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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.

Triangulum

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

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Longitude:
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42.38°N
71.11°W
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Sat, Oct 17, 2026


Sunrise 06:56
Sunset 17:59
Twilight ends 19:32
begins 05:23

7-day old moon
Waxing Crescent

43%

7 days old


Rise Set
Mercury 09:13 18:43
Venus 08:09 17:43
Moon 13:54 22:29
Mars 00:38 15:10
Jupiter 01:39 15:37
Saturn 17:30 05:46

All times shown in EDT.
The sky on 17 October 2026
Sunrise
06:56
Sunset
17:59
Twilight ends
19:32
Twilight begins
05:23

7-day old moon
Waxing Crescent

43%

7 days old

Planets
Rise Culm. Set
Mercury 09:13 13:58 18:43
Venus 08:09 12:56 17:43
Moon 13:54 18:09 22:29
Mars 00:38 07:54 15:10
Jupiter 01:39 08:38 15:37
Saturn 17:30 23:38 05:46
All times shown in EDT.