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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 23:25
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 Crescent (33% illuminated)

Moon
↗ 09:49 ↘ 20:26 ↑ -34°
☼ -9.2 ✣ 30'
The Full Moon occurs on 27 August 2026 at 19:14 in Aquarius.
The New Moon follows on 10 September 2026 at 18:10 in Leo.
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Sun

Our Star

Sun
↗ 04:34 ↘ 17:48 ↑ -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
↗ 08:17 ↘ 19:41 ↑ 15°
☼ -4.5 ✣ 25.2"
Venus is currently in the constellation Virgo. It is currently at greatest elongation, about 46° from the Sun, making this an excellent time to observe it.
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Mars

Visible from early morning until sunrise

Mars
↗ 00:22 ↘ 14:58 ↑ 35°
☼ 1.3 ✣ 4.9"
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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Saturn

Visible from early morning until sunrise

Saturn
↗ 20:08 ↘ 08:26 ↑ 56°
☼ 0.5 ✣ 19"
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
↗ 22:27 ↘ 12:41 ↑ 58°
☼ 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 early morning until sunrise

Neptune
↗ 19:37 ↘ 07:37 ↑ 53°
☼ 7.7 ✣ 2.3"
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

ISS (ZARYA)

Satellite pass tonight

ISS (ZARYA)
↗ 03:14 ↘ 03:19 ↑ 87°
☼ -2.6 ✣ -
The International Space Station, a habitable artificial satellite used for space research.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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CZ-2C R/B

Satellite pass tonight

CZ-2C R/B
↗ 02:01 ↘ 02:04 ↑ 61°
☼ 2.6 ✣ -
The rocket booster from the Long March 2C launch vehicle, used for deploying satellites into orbit.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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ALOS (DAICHI)

Satellite pass tonight

ALOS (DAICHI)
↗ 02:02 ↘ 02:06 ↑ 86°
☼ 2.9 ✣ -
A Japanese Earth observation satellite used for mapping and disaster monitoring.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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MIDORI II (ADEOS-II)

Satellite pass tonight

MIDORI II (ADEOS-II)
↗ 02:07 ↘ 02:13 ↑ 63°
☼ 3.1 ✣ -
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
↗ 03:52 ↘ 03:59 ↑ 43°
☼ 3.6 ✣ -
An upper stage of the Soviet/Russian launch vehicle used for deploying satellites.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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COSMOS 1867

Satellite pass tonight

COSMOS 1867
↗ 02:20 ↘ 02:30 ↑ 70°
☼ 4.2 ✣ -
Another satellite in the Cosmos series, used for reconnaissance or scientific research.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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ASTEX 1

Satellite pass tonight

ASTEX 1
↗ 03:18 ↘ 03:27 ↑ 57°
☼ 4.3 ✣ -
A satellite used for astronomical and space research, part of a scientific exploration program.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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SL-16 R/B

Satellite pass tonight

SL-16 R/B
↗ 00:47 ↘ 00:49 ↑ 34°
☼ 4.4 ✣ -
An upper stage of a Soviet/Russian launch vehicle used for deploying various satellites.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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AQUA

Satellite pass tonight

AQUA
↗ 02:27 ↘ 02:35 ↑ 33°
☼ 4.5 ✣ -
An Earth observation satellite used for studying water and climate data.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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COSMOS 2428

Satellite pass tonight

COSMOS 2428
↗ 03:56 ↘ 03:58 ↑ 25°
☼ 4.7 ✣ -
A satellite in the Russian Cosmos series, used for various military or scientific applications.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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