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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.
Your location: Columbus, United States
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Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

Solar System objects

Sky Map

Celectial bearing and elevation at 02:53
This skymap 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

1st Quarter (78%)

Moon
↗ 15:52 ↘ 03:10 ↑ 3°
☼ -11.1 ✣ 30'
The Moon exhibits a stunning array of craters, mountains, and lunar maria, showcasing its rugged and varied surface in intricate detail, with phases changing as it orbits Earth.
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Sun

Our Star

Sun
↗ 06:12 ↘ 20:49 ↑ -12°
☼ -26.7 ✣ 32'
Explore sunspots, flares, and prominences, revealing solar dynamics and activity. For safe observation, use solar filters or telescopes to protect your eyes.
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Observable Planets

Venus

Inner Planet

Venus
↗ 03:56 ↘ 16:59 ↑ 18°
☼ -4.4 ✣ 22.5"
Venus, the "Evening Star" or "Morning Star", entices stargazers with its changing phases, transitioning from a slender crescent to a nearly full disc, all while radiating remarkable brilliance and standing out in the night sky.
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Saturn

Outer Planet

Saturn
↗ 02:44 ↘ 14:31 ↑ 24°
☼ 1.1 ✣ 17"
Saturn, the "Ringed Giant", enchants stargazers with its stunning ring system and gas giant beauty in the night sky.
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Neptune

Outer Planet

Neptune
↗ 02:40 ↘ 14:40 ↑ 24°
☼ 7.8 ✣ 2.3"
Neptune appears as a small, featureless, blue disk, showcasing its distinct bluish color due to the presence of methane in its atmosphere.
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Tonight's Satellite Flyovers

CZ-2C R/B

Satellite pass tonight

CZ-2C R/B
↗ 04:41 ↘ 04:48 ↑ 83°
☼ 2.2 ✣ -
The rocket booster from the Long March 2C launch vehicle, used for deploying satellites into orbit.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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MIDORI II (ADEOS-II)

Satellite pass tonight

MIDORI II (ADEOS-II)
↗ 04:29 ↘ 04:37 ↑ 68°
☼ 2.9 ✣ -
A Japanese satellite used for Earth observation and environmental monitoring.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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SL-4 R/B

Satellite pass tonight

SL-4 R/B
↗ 03:41 ↘ 03:45 ↑ 47°
☼ 3.2 ✣ -
An upper stage of the Soviet/Russian launch vehicle used for deploying satellites.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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ALOS (DAICHI)

Satellite pass tonight

ALOS (DAICHI)
↗ 04:46 ↘ 04:53 ↑ 44°
☼ 3.5 ✣ -
A Japanese Earth observation satellite used for mapping and disaster monitoring.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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ENVISAT

Satellite pass tonight

ENVISAT
↗ 04:44 ↘ 04:53 ↑ 64°
☼ 3.8 ✣ -
An Earth observation satellite launched by ESA for environmental monitoring.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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IDEFIX & ARIANE 42P R/B

Satellite pass tonight

IDEFIX & ARIANE 42P R/B
↗ 03:28 ↘ 03:34 ↑ 69°
☼ 3.8 ✣ -
The IDEFIX payload and Ariane 42P rocket booster, used for space research.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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AQUA

Satellite pass tonight

AQUA
↗ 03:58 ↘ 04:06 ↑ 34°
☼ 4.3 ✣ -
An Earth observation satellite used for studying water and climate data.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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ARIANE 5 R/B

Satellite pass tonight

ARIANE 5 R/B
↗ 04:22 ↘ 04:30 ↑ 51°
☼ 4.3 ✣ -
The rocket booster from the Ariane 5 launch vehicle, used for delivering heavy payloads into space.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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