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sunriseSunset.py

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+#!/usr/bin/env python
+import ephem
+import datetime
+
+Boston=ephem.Observer()
+Boston.lat='42.3462'
+Boston.lon='-71.0978'
+Boston.date = datetime.datetime.now()
+# %% these parameters are for super-precise estimates, not necessary.
+Boston.elevation = 3 # meters
+Boston.pressure = 1010 # millibar
+Boston.temp = 25 # deg. Celcius
+Boston.horizon = 0
+
+sun = ephem.Sun()
+
+print("Next sunrise in Boston will be: ",ephem.localtime(Boston.next_rising(sun)))
+print("Next sunset in Boston will be: ",ephem.localtime(Boston.next_setting(sun)))