Daily Celestial Overview
Key timings for Wednesday, October 7
Planetary Hours in Salem This Week
| Date | Day ruler | First hour starts | Daytime hour | Nighttime hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Oct 7 | ☿ Mercury | 6:06 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Thursday, Oct 8 | ♃ Jupiter | 6:06 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Friday, Oct 9 | ♀ Venus | 6:06 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Saturday, Oct 10 | ♄ Saturn | 6:06 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Sunday, Oct 11 | ☉ Sun | 6:06 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Monday, Oct 12 | ☽ Moon | 6:06 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
| Tuesday, Oct 13 | ♂ Mars | 6:06 AM | 60 min | 60 min |
Today's Hours by Planet in Salem
Planetary Hours in Salem Through 2026
Inside the tropics, the seasons barely stretch Salem's planetary hours: the daytime hour moves only between 57 minutes (Dec 22) and 64 minutes (Jun 21).
Because Salem lies between the tropics, the noon Sun passes straight overhead twice a year, on Apr 21 and Aug 23.
| In 2026 | Shortest / earliest | Longest / latest |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime hour | 57.3 min, Dec 22 | 64.1 min, Jun 21 |
| Sunrise (first hour) | 5:52 AM, May 20 | 6:42 AM, Jan 24 |
| Sunset (first night hour) | 5:49 PM, Nov 14 | 6:45 PM, Jun 29 |
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 Salem?
Today a daytime hour in Salem lasts about 60 minutes and a nighttime hour about 60. Over 2026 the daytime hour ranges from 57 minutes (Dec 22) to 64 (Jun 21).
Do planetary hours in Salem change with daylight saving time?
No. Salem stays on UTC+5:30 all year, so its hours shift only a minute or two a day with the seasons.