Simulated image courtesy of Tom Ruen.
The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.

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Close approach of the Moon and M45

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Mercury at greatest elongation east

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Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter

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Close approach of the Moon and Venus

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The Butterfly cluster is well placed

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Close approach of the Moon and M44

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Scorpius

The scorpion; said to have stung the hunter Orion to death in Greek mythology.

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.

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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Mon, Jun 15, 2026


Sunrise 05:52
Sunset 21:10
Twilight ends 23:24
begins 03:37

0-day old moon
New Moon

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0 days old


Rise Set
Mercury 07:42 22:52
Venus 08:47 23:43
Moon 06:00 22:18
Mars 03:58 18:17
Jupiter 08:23 23:17
Saturn 02:34 15:02

All times shown in EDT.
The sky on 15 June 2026
Sunrise
05:52
Sunset
21:10
Twilight ends
23:24
Twilight begins
03:37

0-day old moon
Waxing Crescent

0%

0 days old

Planets
Rise Culm. Set
Mercury 07:42 15:17 22:52
Venus 08:47 16:15 23:43
Moon 06:00 14:11 22:18
Mars 03:58 11:07 18:17
Jupiter 08:23 15:50 23:17
Saturn 02:34 08:48 15:02
All times shown in EDT.