When the Curves Line Up

February 8, 2024: During bright morning twilight look for Venus and Mars through a binocular.  Jupiter is visible high in the southwest after sunset. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 8: Look for Venus and Mars through a Binocular

February 7, 2024: Find the February morning Venus-Moon conjunction in the southeast before sunrise.  Use a binocular to spot Venus approaching Mars. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 7: A February Morning Venus-Moon Conjunction

February 6, 2024: Contrasting views of the morning planets occur from different latitudes.  Look for Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 6: Contrasting Views of the Morning Planets

February 5, 2024:  The February crescent moon approaches Venus before sunrise.  Jupiter and Saturn are visible after sundown. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 5:  February Crescent Moon Approaches Venus

February 4, 2024: February’s Scorpion moon is in the southeastern sky before sunrise.  Today is winter’s mid-point. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 4: February’s Scorpion Moon, Winter’s Midpoint

February 3, 2024: Spot planet Uranus in February Evening sky between bright Jupiter and the Pleaides star cluster. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 3: Spot Planet Uranus in February Evening Sky

February 2, 2024: Look for February’s three bright planets and the moon during the nighttime hours. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 2: February’s Three Bright Planets, Moon

February 1, 2024: Explore February’s celestial wonders through a binocular or telescope. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 1: February’s Celestial Wonders

January 31, 2024: The gibbous moon approaches Spica.  Notice their relative locations before sunrise and as the calendar day ends. See the accompanying article - 2024, January 31: Gibbous Moon Approaches Spica

January 30, 2024: Venus moves through Sagittarius before sunrise.  Bright Jupiter and Saturn are visible after sundown. See the accompanying article - 2024, January 30: Venus Moves through Sagittarius

January 29, 2024: This evening Sirius rises at Sunset.  Find it low in the east-southeast after sunset with the bright stars in the Orion region of the sky. See the accompanying article - 2024, January 29:  Sirius Rises at Sunset

January 28, 2024:  Spot five planets and the moon during the nighttime hours.  Venus, Mercury and Mars shine before sunrise. See Jupiter and Saturn after sundown. See the accompanying article - 2024, January 28: Spot Five Planets, Moon at Night

January 27, 2024: A Mercury-Mars conjunction occurs during bright morning twilight.  Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn are visible during the night. See the accompanying article - 2024, January 27: Mercury-Mars Conjunction

January 26, 2024:  The bright moon is in front of Cancer and approaches Leo.  Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn are easily visible during the night. See the accompanying article - 2024, January 26: Cancer Moon Approaches Leo, Bright Planets

January 25, 2024: The Wolf moon is visible during the nighttime hours.  Look for Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn. See the accompanying article - 2024, January 25: Wolf Moon, Bright Planets

January 24, 2024: Before sunrise and after sunset, the moon is with Pollux.  Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn are easily seen during nighttime hours. See the accompanying article - 2024, January 24: Nightly Moon with Pollux

January 23, 2024: A January planet parade is visible during the nighttime hours. Bright planets, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn are visible during the night. See the accompanying article - 2024, January 23: January Planet Parade

January 22, 2024: We bid a winter “Goodbye” to Mercury as it descends into brighter twilight. Venus guides the way to the elusive planet. Jupiter, Saturn, and Moon are visible after sundown.   See the accompanying article - 2024, January 22: Winter Goodbye to Mercury

January 21, 2024: This morning be the last look for Mercury before it disappears into bright sunlight. Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Moon are visible during nighttime hours.   See the accompanying article - 2024, January 21: Last Look for Mercury?

January 20, 2024: Before sunrise, planet Mercury races into bright morning twilight. It is to Venus’ lower left. After sunset the moon is with the Pleiades. See the accompanying article - 2024, January 20: Mercury Scurries toward Sunlight

January 19, 2024: After sunset, use a binocular to spot planet Uranus near the January Moon.  Bright Jupiter is part of the scene. See the accompanying article - 2024, January 19: Spot Planet Uranus near January Moon

January 17-18, 2024: Bright Jupiter is with the January Moon.  Jupiter, Saturn, and Moon are visible after sundown. See the accompanying article - 2024, January 17-18:  Jupiter with January Moon

January 16-19, 2024: Brilliant Venus and Mercury are at minimum separation, the closest they appear for this apparition of both planets. See the accompanying article - 2024, January 16-19:  Venus, Mercury at Minimum Separation

January 15-21, 2024:  Look for the evening moon as it waxes eastward.  The lunar orb is near Neptune, Jupiter, and Uranus. See the accompanying article - 2024, January 15-21, Evening Moon Waxes Eastward

January 15, 2024: See Neptune near the moon after sundown.  Use a binocular to see it. See the accompanying article - 2024, January 15:  See Neptune Near Moon