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Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter

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Lunar occultation of 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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The cluster IC 4665 is well placed

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June solstice

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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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40.65°N
73.95°W
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Wed, Jun 17, 2026


Sunrise 05:21
Sunset 20:28
Twilight ends 22:35
begins 03:15

3-day old moon
Waxing Crescent

13%

3 days old


Rise Set
Mercury 07:13 22:07
Venus 08:20 23:01
Moon 08:02 23:04
Mars 03:22 17:36
Jupiter 07:46 22:29
Saturn 01:51 14:18

All times shown in EDT.
The sky on 17 June 2026
Sunrise
05:21
Sunset
20:28
Twilight ends
22:35
Twilight begins
03:15

3-day old moon
Waxing Crescent

13%

3 days old

Planets
Rise Culm. Set
Mercury 07:13 14:40 22:07
Venus 08:20 15:41 23:01
Moon 08:02 15:40 23:04
Mars 03:22 10:29 17:36
Jupiter 07:46 15:08 22:29
Saturn 01:51 08:04 14:18
All times shown in EDT.