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Hercules

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

Ophiuchus

The serpent bearer; in Greek mythology, Asclepius, the god of medicine, depicted in the sky holding the snake Serpens.

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.

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42.33°N
83.05°W
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Wed, Jun 24, 2026


Sunrise 05:53
Sunset 21:12
Twilight ends 23:27
begins 03:38

9-day old moon
Waxing Gibbous

78%

9 days old


Rise Set
Mercury 07:44 22:29
Venus 09:06 23:38
Moon 16:45 02:26
Mars 03:42 18:15
Jupiter 07:58 22:47
Saturn 02:00 14:29

All times shown in EDT.
The sky on 24 June 2026
Sunrise
05:53
Sunset
21:12
Twilight ends
23:27
Twilight begins
03:38

9-day old moon
Waxing Gibbous

78%

9 days old

Planets
Rise Culm. Set
Mercury 07:44 15:07 22:29
Venus 09:06 16:22 23:38
Moon 16:45 21:40 02:26
Mars 03:42 10:58 18:15
Jupiter 07:58 15:22 22:47
Saturn 02:00 08:14 14:29
All times shown in EDT.