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The latest stable version of ephem is 4.2.1, published on 2026-02-28. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-13.

Latest stable version	4.2.1
Published	2026-02-28 09:45:48 UTC
Install	`pip install --upgrade ephem`
Requires	none declared
License	MIT
Advisories on latest version	none known
Last verified	2026-11-13 17:29:19 UTC
Sources	pypi.org

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Maintenance

Activity	slowing down
Last stable release	2026-02-28 09:45:48 UTC · 258 days ago
Stable releases in the last 12 months	1
Published versions	20

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Version history

Version	Published
`4.2.1`	2026-02-28 09:45:48 UTC
`4.2`	2025-02-18 14:44:36 UTC
`4.1.6`	2024-10-06 19:07:30 UTC
`4.1.5`	2023-10-08 19:53:27 UTC
`4.1.4`	2022-12-21 20:03:45 UTC
`4.1.3`	2021-12-13 13:10:49 UTC
`4.1.2`	2021-12-05 16:36:05 UTC
`4.1.1`	2021-11-27 15:56:42 UTC
`4.1`	2021-09-29 20:54:10 UTC
`4.0.0.2`	2021-06-14 22:02:16 UTC
`4.0.0.1`	2021-06-12 20:22:27 UTC
`4.0.0`	2021-06-12 14:53:20 UTC
`3.7.7.1`	2020-02-22 22:26:17 UTC
`3.7.7.0`	2019-08-18 11:12:58 UTC
`3.7.6.0`	2015-08-19 06:55:52 UTC
`3.7.5.3`	2014-05-29 21:49:42 UTC
`3.7.5.1`	2012-08-15 21:49:49 UTC
`3.7.3.4`	2009-04-30 21:52:18 UTC
`3.7.3.3`	2008-12-13 02:43:36 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

What is the latest version of ephem?

The latest stable version of ephem is 4.2.1, published on 2026-02-28. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-13.

How do I install the latest version of ephem?

Run pip install --upgrade ephem. The latest stable version is 4.2.1 (verified 2026-11-13).

Is ephem deprecated?

No. ephem is not marked as deprecated in the registry.

Which Python version does ephem require?

ephem 4.2.1 does not declare a Python version requirement.

Does ephem 4.2.1 have known vulnerabilities?

No known advisories affect ephem 4.2.1 according to the data Vigia checks.

Is ephem still maintained?

ephem published 1 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 258 days ago. Activity: slowing down.

Observed changes

No changes observed yet since Vigia started tracking this package.

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