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Bootes

The herdsman; in Greek mythology, Arcas, son of Zeus by Callisto.

Corona Borealis

The northern crown; in Greek mythology, worn by the Princess Ariadne on her wedding day.

Lupus

The wolf; an ancient constellation, but without mythological association.

Libra

The balance; a zodiacal constellation introduced by the Romans.

Serpens Caput

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

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41.85°N
87.65°W
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Fri, May 9, 2025


Sunrise 05:34
Sunset 19:57
Twilight ends 21:50
begins 03:41

12-day old moon
Waxing Gibbous

92%

12 days old


Rise Set
Mercury 04:54 18:02
Venus 03:49 16:10
Moon 17:24 04:15
Mars 11:09 01:45
Jupiter 07:34 22:40
Saturn 03:43 15:31

All times shown in CDT.
The sky on 9 May 2025
Sunrise
05:34
Sunset
19:57
Twilight ends
21:50
Twilight begins
03:41

12-day old moon
Waxing Gibbous

92%

12 days old

Planets
Rise Culm. Set
Mercury 04:54 11:28 18:02
Venus 03:49 10:00 16:10
Moon 17:24 22:54 04:15
Mars 11:09 18:27 01:45
Jupiter 07:34 15:07 22:40
Saturn 03:43 09:37 15:31
All times shown in CDT.