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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Solar System Objects

Sky Map

Celestial bearing and elevation at 18:37
This sky map is a dynamic visualization that displays the positions of planets within the constellation boundaries for your specific location on the current date. Interactively explore the celestial landscape by panning horizontally to see how the arrangement of planets changes throughout the night.

Moon

Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated)

Moon
↗ 18:48 ↘ 08:20 ↑ 63°
☼ -11.8 ✣ 31'
The New Moon occurs on 10 September 2026 at 18:10 in Leo.
The Full Moon follows on 26 September 2026 at 07:24 in Pisces.
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Sun

Our Star

Sun
↗ 04:44 ↘ 17:32 ↑ -12°
☼ -26.7 ✣ 32'
5 active sunspot regions. Largest: 4501 (Cso, 40 MSH). No significant flares detected today.
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Observable Planets

Venus

Visible from sunset until late evening

Venus
↗ 08:25 ↘ 19:11 ↑ 12°
☼ -4.6 ✣ 29.8"
Venus is currently in the constellation Virgo. It is currently at greatest elongation, about 45° from the Sun, making this an excellent time to observe it.
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Mars

Visible from early morning until sunrise

Mars
↗ 00:10 ↘ 14:43 ↑ 40°
☼ 1.2 ✣ 5"
Mars is currently in the constellation Gemini. It is now brightening after conjunction and will reach its next opposition around February 21.
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Jupiter

Visible from early morning until sunrise

Jupiter
↗ 02:42 ↘ 16:30 ↑ 11°
☼ -1.8 ✣ 31.8"
Jupiter is currently in the constellation Cancer. It is now brightening after conjunction and will reach its next opposition around February 12.
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Saturn

Visible from early morning until sunrise

Saturn
↗ 19:15 ↘ 07:31 ↑ 56°
☼ 0.5 ✣ 19.3"
Saturn is currently in the constellation Pisces. It is now brightening after conjunction and will reach its next opposition around October 6.
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Uranus

Visible from early morning until sunrise

Uranus
↗ 21:36 ↘ 11:51 ↑ 68°
☼ 5.7 ✣ 3.6"
Uranus is currently in the constellation Taurus. It is now brightening after conjunction and will reach its next opposition around November 27.
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Neptune

Visible from late evening until sunrise

Neptune
↗ 18:45 ↘ 06:44 ↑ 53°
☼ 7.7 ✣ 2.4"
Neptune is currently in the constellation Pisces. It is now brightening after conjunction and will reach its next opposition around September 27.
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Tonight's Satellite Flyovers

MIDORI II (ADEOS-II)

Satellite pass tonight

MIDORI II (ADEOS-II)
↗ 02:35 ↘ 02:41 ↑ 72°
☼ 2.8 ✣ -
A Japanese satellite used for Earth observation and environmental monitoring.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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TITAN 4B R/B

Satellite pass tonight

TITAN 4B R/B
↗ 18:52 ↘ 18:58 ↑ 27°
☼ 3 ✣ -
The rocket booster from the Titan IVB launch vehicle, used for delivering heavy payloads into space.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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COSMOS 2221

Satellite pass tonight

COSMOS 2221
↗ 19:16 ↘ 19:20 ↑ 59°
☼ 3.3 ✣ -
A satellite from the Soviet Cosmos series, used for military or scientific purposes.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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HST

Satellite pass tonight

HST
↗ 03:15 ↘ 03:16 ↑ 15°
☼ 3.3 ✣ -
The Hubble Space Telescope, used for astronomical observations and discoveries.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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ATLAS CENTAUR 2

Satellite pass tonight

ATLAS CENTAUR 2
↗ 02:49 ↘ 02:55 ↑ 40°
☼ 3.4 ✣ -
The second Atlas-Centaur rocket launched by NASA, primarily used for launching satellites into orbit.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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COSMOS 2058

Satellite pass tonight

COSMOS 2058
↗ 03:39 ↘ 03:46 ↑ 83°
☼ 3.6 ✣ -
A satellite from the Cosmos series, used for various applications including military.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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TERRA

Satellite pass tonight

TERRA
↗ 19:54 ↘ 19:59 ↑ 41°
☼ 3.6 ✣ -
An Earth observation satellite used for monitoring environmental and climate data.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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CZ-4B R/B

Satellite pass tonight

CZ-4B R/B
↗ 19:56 ↘ 19:59 ↑ 25°
☼ 3.8 ✣ -
The rocket booster from the Long March 4B launch vehicle, used for delivering satellites into space.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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ALOS (DAICHI)

Satellite pass tonight

ALOS (DAICHI)
↗ 02:02 ↘ 02:04 ↑ 45°
☼ 3.9 ✣ -
A Japanese Earth observation satellite used for mapping and disaster monitoring.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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ASTEX 1

Satellite pass tonight

ASTEX 1
↗ 02:29 ↘ 02:34 ↑ 81°
☼ 4 ✣ -
A satellite used for astronomical and space research, part of a scientific exploration program.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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