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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: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Solar System objects

Sky Map

Celectial bearing and elevation at 21:48
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

Waxing Crescent (48%)

Moon
↗ 11:01 ↘ 21:58 ↑ 2°
☼ -10 ✣ 30'
The New Moon occurs on Tue, 14 July 2026 at 01:09 on Gemini
The Full Moon follows on Wed, 29 July 2026 at 06:01 on Capricornus
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Sun

Our Star

Sun
↗ 04:10 ↘ 18:17 ↑ -12°
☼ -26.7 ✣ 31'
5 active sunspot regions. Largest: 4493 (Dkc, 260 MSH). Latest flare event: M3.4-class at 00:15 from AR 4493.
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Observable Planets

Venus

Visible from sunset through most of the night

Venus
↗ 07:45 ↘ 20:32 ↑ 19°
☼ -4.2 ✣ 18.8"
Venus is currently in the constellation Leo. It is currently at greatest elongation, about 44 from the Sun, making it an excellent time to observe.
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Mars

Visible in the early morning sky until sunrise

Mars
↗ 00:55 ↘ 15:23 ↑ 23°
☼ 1.3 ✣ 4.6"
Mars is currently in the constellation Taurus. It is now brightening after conjunction and will reach its next opposition on 2027-02-21.
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Saturn

Visible in the early morning sky until sunrise

Saturn
↗ 21:58 ↘ 10:18 ↑ 52°
☼ 0.7 ✣ 18.1"
Saturn is currently in the constellation Pisces. It is now brightening after conjunction and will reach its next opposition on 2026-10-06.
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Uranus

Visible in the early morning sky until sunrise

Uranus
↗ 00:14 ↘ 14:27 ↑ 31°
☼ 5.8 ✣ 3.5"
Uranus is currently in the constellation Taurus. It is now brightening after conjunction and will reach its next opposition on 2026-11-27.
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Neptune

Visible in the early morning sky until sunrise

Neptune
↗ 21:28 ↘ 09:29 ↑ 52°
☼ 7.7 ✣ 2.3"
Neptune is currently in the constellation Pisces. It is now brightening after conjunction and will reach its next opposition on 2026-09-27.
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Tonight's Satellite Flyovers

MIDORI II (ADEOS-II)

Satellite pass tonight

MIDORI II (ADEOS-II)
↗ 02:04 ↘ 02:12 ↑ 63°
☼ 3.1 ✣ -
A Japanese satellite used for Earth observation and environmental monitoring.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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COSMOS 1536

Satellite pass tonight

COSMOS 1536
↗ 01:59 ↘ 02:03 ↑ 70°
☼ 3.3 ✣ -
Another satellite in the Soviet Cosmos series, typically used for reconnaissance or scientific research.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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ALOS (DAICHI)

Satellite pass tonight

ALOS (DAICHI)
↗ 02:32 ↘ 02:38 ↑ 42°
☼ 3.5 ✣ -
A Japanese Earth observation satellite used for mapping and disaster monitoring.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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ATLAS CENTAUR R/B

Satellite pass tonight

ATLAS CENTAUR R/B
↗ 02:22 ↘ 02:28 ↑ 56°
☼ 3.9 ✣ -
The rocket booster from the Atlas-Centaur launch vehicle, used for delivering payloads to space.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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AQUA

Satellite pass tonight

AQUA
↗ 02:35 ↘ 02:43 ↑ 46°
☼ 3.9 ✣ -
An Earth observation satellite used for studying water and climate data.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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IDEFIX & ARIANE 42P R/B

Satellite pass tonight

IDEFIX & ARIANE 42P R/B
↗ 00:52 ↘ 00:56 ↑ 65°
☼ 4.1 ✣ -
The IDEFIX payload and Ariane 42P rocket booster, used for space research.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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CZ-2C R/B

Satellite pass tonight

CZ-2C R/B
↗ 01:11 ↘ 01:15 ↑ 25°
☼ 4.1 ✣ -
The rocket booster from the Long March 2C launch vehicle, used for deploying satellites into orbit.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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ENVISAT

Satellite pass tonight

ENVISAT
↗ 02:15 ↘ 02:21 ↑ 43°
☼ 4.2 ✣ -
An Earth observation satellite launched by ESA for environmental monitoring.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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COSMOS 1975

Satellite pass tonight

COSMOS 1975
↗ 02:57 ↘ 03:01 ↑ 30°
☼ 4.3 ✣ -
Part of the Cosmos series, typically used for reconnaissance or communication.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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SL-12 R/B(2)

Satellite pass tonight

SL-12 R/B(2)
↗ 01:21 ↘ 01:26 ↑ 68°
☼ 4.4 ✣ -
A designation for the upper stage of the Soviet Proton rocket, used for launching heavy payloads.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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