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Rise & Set

Today's Sun

Sunrise

6:30 A.M.

Sunset

4:33 P.M.

Today's Moon Phase

Moonrise

9:04 P.M.

Moonset

11:34 A.M.

Sky Watch

Discover the wonders of the universe from your own backyard! Find out the best times to view celestial highlights, including conjunctions, meteor showers, and planets. See Sky Watch for the current and upcoming months.

Featured Astronomy Articles

Meteor Showers Guide for 2009

See Meteor Showers Guide for 2009 below. Here are a few viewing tips to catch these "shooting stars."
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Meteor Showers

Catch a star! See our Meteor Showers Guide.

Eclipse Dates

Wondering when the next eclipse is going to be? Get 2009 solar and lunar eclipse dates.

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