When the Curves Line Up

March 4, 2024: Before sunrise, the Ophiuchan moon is above the Scorpion’s tail.  Jupiter is the bright star in the west-southwest after sundown. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 4: Ophiuchan Moon, Evening Jupiter

March 3, 2024:  This morning’s Moon-Antares occultation occurs during the early morning hours for some sky watchers in the western hemisphere. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 3: Moon-Antares Occultation

March 2, 2024: The Scorpion Moon is in the southern sky before sunrise.  Bright Jupiter is visible after sundown. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 2: Scorpion Moon

March 1, 2024:  March 2024 Astronomy Events include an occultation, eclipse, conjunctions, equinox, and planets in transition. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 1: March 2024 Astronomy Events

February 29, 2024: Today is leap day, an additional day added to the year to keep the seasons aligned to the civil calendar. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 29:  Leap Day

February 28, 2024: A morning moon-Spica and two planet conjunctions with the sun occur today.  Mercury is at superior conjunction and Saturn is at solar conjunction. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 28: Morning Moon-Spica Conjunction, Planet Conjunctions Galore!

February 27, 2024: The moon approaches Spica.  The pair is visible before sunrise and later during the evening. See the accompanying article 2024, February 27: Moon Approaches Spica

February 26, 2024: Look for the moon’s changing place against the stars before sunrise and after sunset.  Bright Jupiter is in the west-southwest after sundown. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 26: Look for the Moon’s Changing Place

February 25, 2024: Spot bright Jupiter after sunset in the west-southwest. The Jovian Giant is the easiest bright planet to see. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 25: Spot Bright Jupiter after Sunset

February 24, 2024: The bright Snow Moon shines in the western sky before daybreak.  Look for bright Jupiter after sundown. ee the accompanying article - 2024, February 24: Morning Snow Moon, Bright Jupiter

February 23, 2024: This is the night of the Snow Moon, the smallest Full moon of the year.  Find bright Jupiter in the west-southwest after nightfall. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 23: Night of the Snow Moon, the Smallest Full Moon of the Year

February 22, 2024: Look for the morning Venus-Mars conjunction before sunrise through a binocular.  After sundown find Jupiter and the moon. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 22: Morning Venus-Mars Conjunction

February 21, 2024: Before sunrise, Venus is on final approach to Mars leading to their conjunction tomorrow morning.  Jupiter and the moon are visible after sundown. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 21: Venus is on Final Approach to Mars

February 20, 2024: Look for February’s Moon-Pollux conjunction in the eastern sky after sunset.  Find bright Jupiter in the southwest. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 20: February's Moon-Pollux Conjunction

February 19, 2024: This evening features February Evening’s Gemini Moon.  Jupiter is visible in the southwest after nightfall. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 19: February Evening’s Gemini Moon

February 18, 2024: After sundown, the February gibbous moon is between the Horns of the Bull.  Bright Jupiter is in the southwest. See the accompanying the article - 2024, February 18: February Gibbous Moon is between the Horns

February 17, 2024: After sundown, the February evening moon is with Taurus in the southern sky.  Bright Jupiter is in the southwest. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 17: February Evening Moon is with Taurus

February 16, 2024: After sunset, the slightly gibbous moon is next to the Pleiades star cluster. This February evening moon-Pleiades conjunction preludes other groupings. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 16: A February Evening Moon-Pleiades Conjunction

February 15, 2024: After sundown, spot planet Uranus near the February Moon.  Bright Jupiter is nearby. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 15: Spot Planet Uranus near February Moon

February 14, 2024: Look for the February evening Jupiter-Moon conjunction after sundown in the southwest. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 14: Lovely February Evening Jupiter-Moon Conjunction

February 13, 2024: After sundown, the February crescent moon approaches Jupiter in the southwestern sky. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 13: February Crescent Moon Approaches Jupiter

February 12, 2024: Before sunrise, Venus targets Mars.  The gap between them is less than 5°.  Look for Jupiter and the lunar crescent after sunset. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 12:  Venus Targets Mars, Evening Lunar Crescent

February 11, 2024: The February evening crescent moon appears in the west-southwest after sunset above Saturn. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 11: February Evening Crescent, Goodbye Saturn

February 10, 2024: Today the length of daylight exceeds darkness.  Venus, Mars, Mercury, and Saturn continue their shift compared to the sun. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 10: Daylight Exceeds Darkness

February 9: See the bright planets in Transition.  Venus, Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter are visible during the night. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 9: Bright Planets in Transition, Lunar New Year