A “trio” will form in the night between November 20 and 21. Continue reading “Moon, Mars, Manger”
Tag: Mars
Mars and Jupiter meet in Taurus
Mars will pass less than a degree north of Jupiter on August 14. Continue reading “Mars and Jupiter meet in Taurus”
Is there a smile across the sky?
You may be one of the many who have recently joined this blog, and I heartily thank you. It’s a “community” – friends who can converse, because you can freely comment. Continue reading “Is there a smile across the sky?”
Geometry and bigotry
The Moon, as it springs out into view on these evenings from the setting Sun, will pass close above Mars. Continue reading “Geometry and bigotry”
Mars nods to the Sun
Mars has its northern summer solstice on July 12. Continue reading “Mars nods to the Sun”
Into the half of the year
On July 6 we will be farthest from the Sun Continue reading “Into the half of the year”
Pause under the Lion’s paws
Midsummer has passed Continue reading “Pause under the Lion’s paws”
M, M, and M
Moon, Mars, and the rich star cluster Messier 35 form a group this evening. Continue reading “M, M, and M”
Mer-Mar activity
Mercury reaches on Monday January 30 its Continue reading “Mer-Mar activity”
The morals of the planets
Venus and Mars, our neighbors, have come to symbolize love and hate. Continue reading “The morals of the planets”