When the Curves Line Up

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: Mar…

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, Marc…

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 …

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 -…

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 No…

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, Ma…

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:  Ev…

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 Cres…

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 - 2…

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 Uranu…

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…

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:…

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: …

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: Ophiuch…

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-Anta…

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 Even…

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