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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 00:31
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 (96% illuminated)

Moon
↗ 17:18 ↘ 07:17 ↑ 67°
☼ -12.2 ✣ 32'
The New Moon occurs on 10 October 2026 at 06:23 in Virgo.
The Full Moon follows on 25 October 2026 at 18:54 in Aries.
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Sun

Not visible tonight

Sun
↗ 05:02 ↘ 16:54 ↑ -12°
☼ -26.7 ✣ 32'
165 active sunspot regions. Largest: 4535 (Bxi, 20 MSH). No significant flares detected today.
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Observable Planets

Mars

Visible from before midnight until sunrise

Mars
↗ 23:41 ↘ 13:56 ↑ 51°
☼ 1.1 ✣ 5.6"
Mars is currently in the constellation Cancer. It is now brightening after conjunction and will reach its next opposition around February 20.
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Jupiter

Visible from early morning until sunrise

Jupiter
↗ 01:16 ↘ 14:53 ↑ 33°
☼ -1.9 ✣ 33.1"
Jupiter is currently in the constellation Leo. It is now brightening after conjunction and will reach its next opposition around February 11.
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Saturn

Visible from evening until sunrise

Saturn
↗ 17:21 ↘ 05:32 ↑ 52°
☼ 0.4 ✣ 19.7"
Saturn is currently in the constellation Cetus. It is now brightening after conjunction and will reach its next opposition around October 5.
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Uranus

Visible from before midnight until sunrise

Uranus
↗ 19:46 ↘ 10:00 ↑ 74°
☼ 5.7 ✣ 3.7"
Uranus is currently in the constellation Taurus. It is now brightening after conjunction and will reach its next opposition around November 26.
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Neptune

Visible from evening until sunrise

Neptune
↗ 16:53 ↘ 04:51 ↑ 46°
☼ 7.7 ✣ 2.4"
Neptune is currently in the constellation Pisces. It is currently at opposition, about 177° from the Sun, making this an excellent time to observe it.
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Tonight's Satellite Flyovers

SL-3 R/B

Satellite pass tonight

SL-3 R/B
↗ 03:58 ↘ 04:05 ↑ 83°
☼ 3.4 ✣ -
A common designation for the upper stages of Soviet launch vehicles, often used to deploy various types of satellites.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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MIDORI II (ADEOS-II)

Satellite pass tonight

MIDORI II (ADEOS-II)
↗ 02:35 ↘ 02:38 ↑ 47°
☼ 3.5 ✣ -
A Japanese satellite used for Earth observation and environmental monitoring.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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AQUA

Satellite pass tonight

AQUA
↗ 03:50 ↘ 03:57 ↑ 35°
☼ 3.7 ✣ -
An Earth observation satellite used for studying water and climate data.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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COSMOS 1536

Satellite pass tonight

COSMOS 1536
↗ 04:23 ↘ 04:30 ↑ 35°
☼ 4 ✣ -
Another satellite in the Soviet Cosmos series, typically used for reconnaissance or scientific research.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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ARIANE 5 R/B

Satellite pass tonight

ARIANE 5 R/B
↗ 03:41 ↘ 03:49 ↑ 51°
☼ 4.1 ✣ -
The rocket booster from the Ariane 5 launch vehicle, used for delivering heavy payloads into space.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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RESURS-DK 1

Satellite pass tonight

RESURS-DK 1
↗ 04:05 ↘ 04:13 ↑ 48°
☼ 4.1 ✣ -
A Russian Earth observation satellite used for environmental monitoring and mapping.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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COSMOS 2242

Satellite pass tonight

COSMOS 2242
↗ 03:29 ↘ 03:36 ↑ 50°
☼ 4.6 ✣ -
A satellite in the Soviet Cosmos series, typically used for reconnaissance or communications.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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