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JANUARY 3
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Earth is closest to the Sun today (Perhelion). The Earth-Sun distance will be 147,098,291 km
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JANUARY 3
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Quadrantids Meteor Showers
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JANUARY 13
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Globally common Qibla time today at 21:29 UT (In India, January 14th, 2:59 a.m.; Sun would not have risen)
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JANUARY 22
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Latest Sunrise in Kayalpatnam happens today (6:38 am). Till February 6th
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FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 12
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Mercury at Opposition. The planet Mercury will be far enough from the Sun's glare to be visible
shortly after sunset. Mercury will reach greatest elongation from the Sun on March 5, reaching a relatively
bright magnitude of about -1. This will be the best chance to see the planet this year
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MARCH 3
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Mars at Opposition. The red planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be
fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view Mars
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MARCH 5
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Equal day and equal night in Kayalpatnam. Sunrises today at 6:29 am and sets 6:29 pm
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MARCH 14
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Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter. The two brightest planets in the sky will be within 3 degrees of each other
in the evening sky. On March 25, the crescent Moon will be near the two planets, creating a
dazzling evening spectacle.
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MARCH 20
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The Vernal Equinox occurs in the northern hemisphere. There will be equal amounts
of day and night - around this date. This is also the first day of spring
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APRIL 12
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Sun will be exactly overhead (noon) in Kayalpatnam today (12:18 pm). Altitude will be 90 degrees
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APRIL 15
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Saturn at Opposition. The ringed planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be
fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view Saturn and its moons
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APRIL 21
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Lyrids Meteor Shower
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MAY 5
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Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
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MAY 20
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Annular Solar Eclipse. The path of annularity will begin in southern China and move east through Japan,
the northern Pacific Ocean, and into the western United States. A partial eclipse will be visible throughout
parts of eastern Asia and most of North America
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MAY 23
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Earliest Sunrise in Kayalpatnam happens today (5:57 am). Till June 1st
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MAY 28
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Globally common Qibla time today at 9:18 UT (2:48 p.m. India Time)
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JUNE 4
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Partial Solar Eclipse. The eclipse will be visible throughout most of Asia, Australia, the Pacific Ocean
and the Americas
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JUNE 5-6
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Transit of Venus. This extremely rare event will be entirely visible throughout most
of eastern Asia, eastern Australia, and Alaska. A partial transit can be seen in progress at sunrise
throughout Europe, western Asia, and eastern Africa. A partial transit can be seen in progress at sunset
throughout most of North America, Central America, and western South America. The next transit will not take
place until the year 2117
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JUNE 21
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The Summer Solstice occurs in the northern hemisphere. The Sun is at its highest point in the sky
and it will be the longest day of the year. This is also the first day of summer. Sunrises today in
Kayalpatnam at 6:00 am and sets at 6:38 pm - giving 12 hours, 38 minutes of daylight and 11 hours, 22
minutes of night
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JULY 4
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Earth is farthest from the Sun today (Aphelion). The Earth-Sun distance will be 152,098,233 km
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JULY 13
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Latest Sunset in Kayalpatnam happens today (6:41 pm). Till July 17th
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JULY 16
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Globally common Qibla time today at 9:27 UT (2:57 p.m. India Time)
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JULY 28
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Southern Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower
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AUGUST 12
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Perseids Meteor Shower
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AUGUST 31
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Sun will be exactly overhead (noon) in Kayalpatnam today (12:18 pm). Altitude will be 90 degrees
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SEPTEMBER 23
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The Autumnal Equinox occurs in the northern hemisphere. There will be equal amounts of day
and night - around this date. This is also the first day of Autumn (Fall)
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OCTOBER 7
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Equal day and equal night in Kayalpatnam. Sunrises today at 6:05 am and sets 6:05 pm
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OCTOBER 21
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Orionids Meteor Shower
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NOVEMBER 5
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South Taurids Meteor Shower
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NOVEMBER 7
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Earliest Sunset in Kayalpatnam happens today (5:54 pm). Till November 23rd
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NOVEMBER 12
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North Taurids Meteor Shower
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NOVEMBER 17
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Leonids Meteor Shower
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NOVEMBER 13
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Total Solar Eclipse. The path of totality will only be visible in parts of extreme northern Australia and
the southern Pacific Ocean. A partial eclipse will be visible in most parts of eastern Australia and New Zealand
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NOVEMBER 28
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Globally common Qibla time today at 21:09 UT (In India, November 29th, 2:39 a.m.; Sun would not have risen)
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NOVEMBER 28
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Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. The eclipse will be visible throughout most of Europe, eastern Africa, Asia,
Australia, the Pacific Ocean, and North America
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DECEMBER 3
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Jupiter at Opposition. The giant planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be
fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view Jupiter and its moons
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DECEMBER 13
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Geminids Meteor Shower
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DECEMBER 22
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The Winter Solstice occurs in the Northern Hemisphere. The Sun is at its lowest point in the sky and
it will be the shortest day of the year. This is also the first day of winter. Sunrises today in
Kayalpatnam at 6:26 am and sets at 6:04 pm - giving 11 hours, 38 minutes of daylight and 12 hours, 22
minutes of night
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