When the Curves Line Up

March 29, 2024: Before sunrise, the morning moon is near Scorpius in the south-southwest sky.  After nightfall, Jupiter and Mercury are in the western sky. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 29: Morning Moon Nears Scorpius

March 28, 2024: The gibbous moon is near the Scorpion’s Claw before sunrise and near midnight. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 28: Moon at the Scorpion’s Claw

March 27, 2024: After sundown, Mercury begins a slide into brighter twilight to the lower right of Jupiter.  Find the moon before daybreak and again before midnight. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 27: Mercury Slides into Brighter Twilight

March 26, 2024: The moon passes Spica.  Notice the lunar orb’s locations compared to Spica before sunrise and after sundown. See accompanying article - 2024, March 26: Moon Passes Spica

March 25, 2024:  A Worm moon penumbral lunar eclipse occurs during early morning hours.  The moon passes through the outer regions of Earth’s shadow, reducing its reflected sunlight. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 25:  Worm Moon Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

March 24, 2024: Mercury is at its best evening appearance of the year for northern hemisphere sky watchers.  The Full (Worm) moon occurs tonight. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 24: Mercury at Greatest Elongation, Worm Moon

March 23, 2024: Mercury is at its best evening appearance of the year.  Find it lower than Jupiter in the western sky after sundown. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 23: Mercury at Best Evening Appearance

March 22, 2024: The March Leo moon is near Regulus, Leo’s brightest star during the night.  Mercury approaches its best morning of the year. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 22: March Leo Moon

March 21, 2024: After sunset Mercury approaches its peak view for the year.  Jupiter is higher in the west above the speedy planet. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 21: Mercury Approaches Peak View

See the accompanying article - 2024, March 20: Track Mercury from Night to Night

March 19, 2024:  The Vernal Equinox occurs tonight, signaling the beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere . See the accompanying article - 2024, March 19: Vernal Equinox, Spring Begins

March 18, 2024: After sundown, look for the moon near Pollux.  This year’s March Moon-Pollux conjunction occurs after midnight and before they set. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 18: March Moon-Pollux Conjunction

March 17, 2024: Look for Mercury in the western sky after sunset.  Like the other planets, it looks like a bright star.  Jupiter is above the speedy planet. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 17:  Look for Mercury

March 16, 2024: After sundown, look for the Late Winter Taurus Moon high in the western sky.  Find bright Jupiter and Uranus through a binocular. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 16: Late Winter Taurus Moon

March 15, 2024: Mercury, bright Jupiter, and waxing crescent moon are in the western sky after sundown.  Jupiter and Uranus appear in the same binocular field of view. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 15: Bright Jupiter and Waxing Crescent Moon

March 14, 2024: This evening, do not miss the moon-Pleiades conjunction in the western sky after sundown.  Jupiter is below the spectacular view. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 14: Do Not Miss the Moon-Pleaides Conjunction

March 13, 2024: After sundown, look into the western evening sky for a Jupiter-Moon conjunction.  Planet Uranus is nearby in the same binocular field with them. See the accompanying chart - 2024, March 13: Wonderful Evening Jupiter-Moon Conjunction

March 12, 2024: After sunset, the waxing crescent moon nears Jupiter in the western sky.  Mercury is approaching its best evening view of the year. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 12:  Evening Moon Nears Jupiter

March 11, 2024:  The March crescent moon returns to the western evening sky.  Through a binocular, Jupiter appears with Planet Uranus. See the accompanying chart - 2024, March 11: March Evening Crescent Moon

March 10, 2024:  Daylight Saving Time resumes this morning when clocks across nearly all US states and Canadian provinces are advanced one hour at 2 a.m. local time . See the accompanying article - 2024, March 10:  Daylight Saving Time Resumes

March 9, 2024: After sundown spot Jupiter and planet Uranus through a binocular.  A total solar eclipse occurs in a month. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 9: Spot Jupiter and Planet Uranus through a Binocular

March 8, 2024: With the moon near the New phase, the sky is open for late winter Messier marathon season.  Bright Jupiter is visible after sunset. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 8:  Late Winter Messier Marathon Season

March 7, 2024: Venus, Mars, and crescent Moon gather together in bright twilight before sunrise. Bright Jupiter is visible after sundown nearing Uranus. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 7: Venus, Mars, and Crescent Moon Gather

March 6, 2024: Watch the winter stars shift westward during March.  The moon is visible before sunrise, Jupiter after sunset. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 6: The Winter Stars Shift Westward

March 5, 2024: The winter cooked moon is visible before sunrise in front of the Teapot of Sagittarius.  Bright Jupiter is easily visible after sundown. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 5: Winter Cooked Moon