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

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The cluster NGC 6633 is well placed

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Messier 22 is well placed

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The cluster IC 4756 is well placed

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Close approach of Mars and Uranus

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The Earth at aphelion

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Close approach of the Moon and Saturn

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Draco

The dragon; in Greek mythology, Ladon, guard of the tree on which golden apples grew, slain by Hercules.

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.

Sagitta

The arrow; in Greek mythology, perhaps the arrow that Apollo used to kill the Cyclopes.

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41.85°N
87.65°W
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026


Sunrise 05:15
Sunset 20:29
Twilight ends 22:40
begins 03:04

15-day old moon
Full Moon

99%

15 days old


Rise Set
Mercury 06:51 21:18
Venus 08:39 22:50
Moon 20:53 05:22
Mars 02:51 17:31
Jupiter 07:00 21:45
Saturn 00:56 13:25

All times shown in CDT.
The sky on 30 June 2026
Sunrise
05:15
Sunset
20:29
Twilight ends
22:40
Twilight begins
03:04

15-day old moon
Waning Gibbous

99%

15 days old

Planets
Rise Culm. Set
Mercury 06:51 14:04 21:18
Venus 08:39 15:44 22:50
Moon 20:53 01:06 05:22
Mars 02:51 10:11 17:31
Jupiter 07:00 14:23 21:45
Saturn 00:56 07:10 13:25
All times shown in CDT.