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Fixed-Star Reference

Explore a compact set of major fixed stars and compare their zodiacal longitudes to the approximate Sun and Moon positions.

Fixed-star reference

Sun and Moon contacts

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This panel compares the Sun and Moon to a compact fixed-star reference set by zodiacal longitude. It is a study aid, not a full rising/setting engine yet.

Leo

Regulus

4.9° from Moon

0° 00′ Virgo

Royal star of the North; traditionally associated with sovereignty, honor, fame, and the ethics of power.

Canis Major

Sirius

10.2° from Sun

14° 00′ Cancer

Traditionally associated with brilliance, devotion, heat, guardianship, and eminent visibility.

Taurus

Aldebaran

44.2° from Sun

10° 00′ Gemini

Royal star of the East; traditionally associated with courage, integrity, heat, and martial visibility.

Virgo

Spica

58.9° from Moon

24° 00′ Libra

Traditionally associated with gifts, learning, skill, harvest, protection, and fortunate refinement.

Scorpio

Antares

104.9° from Moon

10° 00′ Sagittarius

Royal star of the West; traditionally associated with intensity, contest, passion, and transformative force.

Piscis Austrinus

Fomalhaut

140.2° from Sun

4° 00′ Pisces

Royal star of the South; traditionally associated with vision, devotion, ideals, and spiritual imagination.

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