Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Wednesday, October 7
Planetary Hours in Cherepovets This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Oct 7 | ☿ Mercury | 6:46 AM | 55 min | 65 min |
| Thursday, Oct 8 | ♃ Jupiter | 6:48 AM | 54 min | 66 min |
| Friday, Oct 9 | ♀ Venus | 6:50 AM | 54 min | 66 min |
| Saturday, Oct 10 | ♄ Saturn | 6:53 AM | 54 min | 67 min |
| Sunday, Oct 11 | ☉ Sun | 6:55 AM | 53 min | 67 min |
| Monday, Oct 12 | ☽ Moon | 6:58 AM | 53 min | 67 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 13 | ♂ Mars | 7:00 AM | 52 min | 68 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Cherepovets
Planetary Hours in Cherepovets Through 2026
So far from the equator, the swing is large. A daytime hour in Cherepovets shrinks to 31 minutes around Dec 21 and stretches to 93 around Jun 21, nearly 3 times as long.
The shortest day is not the darkest at both ends: Cherepovets's earliest sunset comes 7 days before it, on Dec 14, and its latest sunrise 4 days after it, on Dec 25, because solar noon drifts through the year.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 30.8 min, Dec 21 | 92.9 min, Jun 21 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 3:12 AM, Jun 17 | 9:23 AM, Dec 25 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 3:29 PM, Dec 14 | 9:47 PM, Jun 20 |
How These Times Are Calculated
Twelve equal hours run from sunrise to sunset and twelve from sunset to the next sunrise, starting with the weekday's ruler and following the Chaldean order. Every time on this page, today's and the year's, is computed with the Swiss Ephemeris for these coordinates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a planetary hour in Cherepovets?
Today a daytime hour in Cherepovets lasts about 55 minutes and a nighttime hour about 65. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 31 minutes (Dec 21) to 93 (Jun 21).
Do planetary hours in Cherepovets change with daylight saving time?
No. Cherepovets stays on UTC+3 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.