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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 18:02
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

Waxing Gibbous (97% illuminated)

Moon
↗ 16:01 ↘ 03:54 ↑ 48°
☼ -12.2 ✣ 31'
The Full Moon occurs on 26 September 2026 at 07:24 in Pisces.
The New Moon follows on 10 October 2026 at 06:23 in Virgo.
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Sun

Not visible tonight

Sun
↗ 04:55 ↘ 17:05 ↑ -12°
☼ -26.7 ✣ 32'
160 active sunspot regions. Largest: 4542 (Bxo, 10 MSH). No significant flares detected today.
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Observable Planets

Mars

Visible from before midnight until sunrise

Mars
↗ 23:45 ↘ 14:04 ↑ 49°
☼ 1.1 ✣ 5.5"
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
↗ 01:28 ↘ 15:06 ↑ 29°
☼ -1.9 ✣ 32.9"
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
↗ 17:33 ↘ 05:45 ↑ 55°
☼ 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
↗ 19:58 ↘ 10:12 ↑ 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
↗ 17:05 ↘ 05:03 ↑ 53°
☼ 7.7 ✣ 2.4"
Neptune is currently in the constellation Pisces. It is currently at opposition, about 178° from the Sun, making this an excellent time to observe it.
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Tonight's Satellite Flyovers

ISS (ZARYA)

Satellite pass tonight

ISS (ZARYA)
↗ 18:05 ↘ 18:08 ↑ 19°
☼ -0.7 ✣ -
The International Space Station, a habitable artificial satellite used for space research.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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AQUA

Satellite pass tonight

AQUA
↗ 03:35 ↘ 03:42 ↑ 50°
☼ 3.2 ✣ -
An Earth observation satellite used for studying water and climate data.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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COSMOS 2151

Satellite pass tonight

COSMOS 2151
↗ 03:13 ↘ 03:20 ↑ 76°
☼ 3.5 ✣ -
A satellite in the Soviet Cosmos series, used for military or scientific research.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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MIDORI II (ADEOS-II)

Satellite pass tonight

MIDORI II (ADEOS-II)
↗ 02:21 ↘ 02:24 ↑ 47°
☼ 3.6 ✣ -
A Japanese satellite used for Earth observation and environmental monitoring.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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COSMO-SKYMED 1

Satellite pass tonight

COSMO-SKYMED 1
↗ 18:12 ↘ 18:19 ↑ 55°
☼ 4 ✣ -
An Italian Earth observation satellite used for radar imaging and environmental monitoring.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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ATLAS CENTAUR R/B

Satellite pass tonight

ATLAS CENTAUR R/B
↗ 18:09 ↘ 18:16 ↑ 59°
☼ 4.1 ✣ -
The rocket booster from the Atlas-Centaur launch vehicle, used for delivering payloads to space.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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TERRA

Satellite pass tonight

TERRA
↗ 18:11 ↘ 18:13 ↑ 17°
☼ 4.2 ✣ -
An Earth observation satellite used for monitoring environmental and climate data.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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COSMOS 1536

Satellite pass tonight

COSMOS 1536
↗ 03:59 ↘ 04:06 ↑ 47°
☼ 4.6 ✣ -
Another satellite in the Soviet Cosmos series, typically used for reconnaissance or scientific research.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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CZ-4B R/B

Satellite pass tonight

CZ-4B R/B
↗ 19:26 ↘ 19:26 ↑ 16°
☼ 4.6 ✣ -
The rocket booster from the Long March 4B launch vehicle, used for delivering satellites into space.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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COSMOS 2428

Satellite pass tonight

COSMOS 2428
↗ 18:05 ↘ 18:11 ↑ 21°
☼ 4.8 ✣ -
A satellite in the Russian Cosmos series, used for various military or scientific applications.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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