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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.

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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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The hunting dogs; introduced by Johannes Hevelius in 1687, and said to be held by the herdsman Bootes.

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42.38°N
71.11°W
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Tue, Apr 30, 2024


Sunrise 05:38
Sunset 19:42
Twilight ends 21:32
begins 03:49

22-day old moon
Waning Gibbous

56%

22 days old


Rise Set
Mercury 04:53 17:32
Venus 05:22 18:48
Moon 01:45 10:35
Mars 04:10 16:07
Jupiter 06:21 20:46
Saturn 03:43 14:58

All times shown in EDT.
The sky on 30 April 2024
Sunrise
05:38
Sunset
19:42
Twilight ends
21:32
Twilight begins
03:49

22-day old moon
Waning Gibbous

56%

22 days old

Planets
Rise Culm. Set
Mercury 04:53 11:13 17:32
Venus 05:22 12:05 18:48
Moon 01:45 06:07 10:35
Mars 04:10 10:09 16:07
Jupiter 06:21 13:33 20:46
Saturn 03:43 09:20 14:58
All times shown in EDT.