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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
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Longitude:
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Serpens Constellation

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Serpens, the serpent, is a constellation split into two parts, Serpens Caput (the head) and Serpens Cauda (the tail), representing a serpent held by the healer Ophiuchus.

Serpens Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Serpens Rise18:56
Sunset20:4220°
Civil sunset21:1527°
Astrosession begin21:5434°
Serpens Transit01:2860°
Moon Rise, 52.6% illuminated02:2957°
Astrosession end05:0234°
Civil sunrise05:4127°
Sunrise06:1320°
Serpens Set08:00
Moon Set13:16-40°

Track Serpens Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time01:54
Altitude34°
Azimuth-107°
Shift the map to change the time and observe Serpens changing position in the night sky.

Annual motion of Serpens

Time
DateTue, 20 May 2025
Twighlight start22:33
Twighlight end04:14
Twighlight duration6h 41m
Rise18:52
Set07:56
Elevation at transit60°
Transit time01:24
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 15h 48m 49s", Dec: 09° 41' 35s
Magnitude-
Constellation
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Serpens, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Serpens is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.

Acknowledgements

We gratefully acknowledge the International Astronomical Union (IAU) for defining and standardizing the official constellation boundaries, which provide a consistent framework for celestial mapping.

Special thanks to Sky & Telescope Magazine and contributors Roger Sinnott and Rick Fienberg for their collaboration in producing the charts and tables. The constellation patterns, drawn by Alan MacRobert, were influenced by the work of H. A. Rey and thoughtfully adjusted to align with earlier traditions.