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The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night.

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η-Aquariid meteor shower 2026

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Bootes

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

Virgo

The virgin; in Greek mythology, the goddess of justice.

Ursa Minor

The lesser bear; in Greek mythology, one of the nymphs that nursed Zeus as an infant.

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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42.33°N
83.05°W
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Fri, May 1, 2026


Sunrise 06:25
Sunset 20:31
Twilight ends 22:20
begins 04:35

14-day old moon
Full Moon

99%

14 days old


Rise Set
Mercury 06:01 19:10
Venus 07:47 22:53
Moon 19:56 05:53
Mars 05:32 18:19
Jupiter 10:41 01:46
Saturn 05:21 17:38

All times shown in EDT.
The sky on 1 May 2026
Sunrise
06:25
Sunset
20:31
Twilight ends
22:20
Twilight begins
04:35

14-day old moon
Waning Gibbous

99%

14 days old

Planets
Rise Culm. Set
Mercury 06:01 12:36 19:10
Venus 07:47 15:20 22:53
Moon 19:56 00:59 05:53
Mars 05:32 11:56 18:19
Jupiter 10:41 18:13 01:46
Saturn 05:21 11:29 17:38
All times shown in EDT.