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This information is based on observations made on July 11, 2001.

 Around sunset, an observer will be able to see:

·    Mars slightly below Pluto in the Southeastern sky near the Scorpius constellation

·        The constellations of Leo and Virgo in the west

·        The constellation of Cassiopeia an the northeastern horizon

 

Around midnight, an observer will be able to see:

·        Uranus and Neptune in the southeast near the constellation of Capricornicus constellation

·        The constellation of Virgo setting in the west

·        The Moon rising shortly before midnight near the rising constellation of Pisces

 

Around sunrise, an observer will be able to see:

·        Mercury and Jupiter in the east near the constellation of Orion

·        Saturn and Venus higher in the east near the constellation of Taurus

·        The Moon high in the sky

·         Neptune and Uranus in the west near the constellation of Capricornicus

 

An observer should be aware the viewing the sky, planets, and stars is more difficult in and around the city and suburbs of Atlanta due to light pollution.