Simulated image courtesy of Tom Ruen.
The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night.

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NGC 6541 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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Venus at highest altitude in evening sky

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Close approach of Mars and Uranus

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The Earth at aphelion

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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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Hong Kong

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Longitude:
Timezone:

22.29°N
114.16°E
HKT

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Sat, Jun 27, 2026


Sunrise 05:38
Sunset 19:10
Twilight ends 20:37
begins 04:12

12-day old moon
Waxing Gibbous

93%

12 days old


Rise Set
Mercury 07:15 20:27
Venus 08:42 21:48
Moon 17:08 03:46
Mars 03:11 16:23
Jupiter 07:28 20:45
Saturn 00:49 13:04

All times shown in HKT.
The sky on 27 June 2026
Sunrise
05:38
Sunset
19:10
Twilight ends
20:37
Twilight begins
04:12

12-day old moon
Waxing Gibbous

93%

12 days old

Planets
Rise Culm. Set
Mercury 07:15 13:51 20:27
Venus 08:42 15:15 21:48
Moon 17:08 22:28 03:46
Mars 03:11 09:47 16:23
Jupiter 07:28 14:06 20:45
Saturn 00:49 06:56 13:04
All times shown in HKT.