When the Curves Line Up

February 28, 2023: One night before their close conjunction, Venus approaches Jupiter in the west-southwest after sundown.  The moon is near the horns of Taurus with Mars nearby. This episode is also available as a blog post: 2023, February 28: Venus Approaches Jupiter, Moon Gored

February 27, 2023: Brilliant Venus approaches Jupiter, two nights before their conjunction.  The moon passes close to Mars near midnight. This episode is also available as a blog post: 2023, February 27: Venus-Jupiter Conjunction Imminent, Mars-Moon Near Miss

February 26, 2023: As the Venus-Jupiter conjunction nears, the two planets are close in the west-southwest after sundown.  The moon is near the Pleiades star cluster during the evening. This episode is also available as a blog post: 2023, February 26: Venus Nears Jupiter, Moon-Pleiades Conjunction

February 25, 2023: After sundown, Venus closes on Jupiter as their close conjunction approaches.  The crescent moon nears Mars and Taurus in the southern sky. This episode is also available as a blog post: 2023, February 25: Venus-Jupiter Conjunction Nears, Moon Approaches Mars

February 24, 2023: The evening moon, showing earthshine, appears above converging planets, Venus and Jupiter.  Mars marches eastward in Taurus, high in the south. This episode is also available as a blog post: 2023, February 24: Evening Moon, Planets – Venus, Jupiter, and Mars

February 23, 2023: After sundown, three bright planets and the crescent moon are easily visible.  The bright winter stars of the Orion region are in the southern sky after sundown. This episode is also available as a blog post: 2023, February 23: Winter Stellar Sampler, Evening Planet Parade

January 30-February 3, 2023:  The watch for Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) shifts to the morning sky.  With a bright evening moon, the dim comet is easier to find before sunrise. This episode is also available as a blog post: 2023, January 30-February 3:  Comet Watch Continues

February 22, 2023: After sundown, Venus, Jupiter and the crescent moon gather in the west-southwest.  Look for them at 45 minutes after the sun sets. This episode is also available as a blog post: 2023, February 22: Beautiful Evening Venus, Jupiter, Moon Gathering

February 21, 2023: Use the sky map to find winter morning’s stars.  The moon joins Venus as it approaches Jupiter. Mars marches eastward in a planetary showcase. This episode is also available as a blog post: 2023, February 21: Morning Sky Map, Evening Moon, Planet Showcase

February 20, 2023: Hercules is visible before sunrise in the eastern sky.  Venus moves to within 10° of Jupiter after sundown, while Mars marches eastward against Taurus. This episode is also available as a blog post: 2023, February 20: Morning Hero, Evening Planet Exhibition

February 19, 2023: Leo is in the western sky before sunrise, taking all night to go from east to west.  After sundown, Evening Star Venus continues to approach bright Jupiter. This episode is also available as a blog post: 2023, February 19: Leo’s Morning, Venus Approaches Jupiter

February 18, 2023: The predawn sky has the brightest stars in the celestial northern hemisphere. After sundown, Venus approaches Jupiter and Mars marches eastward with Taurus. This episode is also available as a blog post: 2023, February 18: Morning’s Brightest Stars, Evening Planet Performance

February 17, 2023: Before sunrise a thin crescent moon is above the southeastern horizon.  After sundown, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars are visible. This episode is also available as a blog post: 2023, February 17: Lovely Morning Crescent, Three Bright Evening Planets

February 16, 2023: Saturn is at conjunction today.  The morning crescent moon is with Sagittarius, popularly known as the Teapot.  The three bright outer planets are in the evening sky. This episode is also available as a blog post: 2023, February 16: Saturn at Conjunction, Teapot Moon

January 22-29, 2023:  A comet is visible through a binocular during the next week all night in the far northern sky moving from night to night between the Dippers. This episode is also available as a blog post: 2023, January 22-29: Comet Alert!

February 15, 2023: The morning moon, showing earthshine, is with Ophiuchus in the south-southeast.  Brilliant Venus is east of Neptune through a binocular. This episode is also available as a blog post: 2023, February 15: Ophiucan Moon, Venus Steps Past Neptune

February 14, 2023: Before daybreak, the thick crescent moon is near Antares.  After sundown, Venus moves past Neptune during the next two evenings. This episode is also available as a blog post: 2023, February 14: Moon at the Heart, Venus, Neptune Conjunction

February 13, 2023: The moon is with the classic Scorpion before sunrise.  After sundown, three bright planets are visible.  Neptune is near Venus through a binocular. This episode is also available as a blog post: 2023, February 13: Scorpion Moon, Evening Planets

February 12, 2023: The morning’s slightly gibbous moon approaches Zubenelgenubi, the Scorpion’s southern claw.  After sunset, Venus approaches Neptune and Jupiter.  Mars is in a starry field. This episode is also available as a blog post: 2023, February 12: Morning Moon Nearly Pinched, Venus Approaches, Neptune, Jupiter

February 11, 2023: Daylight is longer than darkness today until Halloween.  Venus is moving toward Jupiter in the west-southwest, while Mars marches eastward against Taurus. This episode is also available as a blog post: 2023, February 11: Daylight Longer Than Darkness, Evening Planet Dance

February 10, 2023: The morning gibbous moon is between Spica and Porrima.  Three bright planets are visible after sundown.  Through a binocular Venus approaches fainter Neptune. This episode is also available as a blog post: 2023, February 10: Morning Moon, Venus Approaches Neptune

February 9, 2023: The morning moon is in front of Virgo.  Three bright planets are in the evening sky.  Venus approaches Jupiter in the west-southwest.  Mars is marching eastward with Taurus in the southeastern sky. This episode is also available as a blog post: 2023, February 9: Virgo Moon, Venus Closes on Jupiter

February 8, 2023: The gibbous moon is visible before daybreak and again later in the evening.  With brilliant Venus and Jupiter in the west-southwest, Mars marches eastward against Taurus in the southeastern sky. This episode is also available as a blog post: 2023, February 8: Gibbous Moon, Mars Marches Eastward

February 7, 2023: The bright morning moon is in the west near Regulus before sunrise.  Venus and Jupiter are in the southwest after sunset.  Mars is in the southeast. This episode is also available as a blog post: 2023, February 7: Morning Moon, Brilliant Venus, Jupiter

February 6, 2023: The bright moon occults a star in Leo.  Venus continues to dance toward Jupiter after sundown.  Mars marches eastward in front of Taurus. This episode is also available as a blog post: 2023, February 6: Leo Moon Occults Star, Three Evening Planets Dance