A great grouping in the pre-dawn sky: the three brightest planets and the extremely slender Moon. Continue reading “Tantalization in the morning sky”
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Mercury’s first evening act of 2021
Mercury will be farthest out in the evening sky on January 24 (or 23, by American clocks).
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A close grouping of three planets, in the evening sky, but very low to the horizon.
The conjoint star
You might think that crane had pulled it into view.
The Great Conjunction
is upon us. It’s to be seen in its glory (if weather and the rather low attitude in the sky allow) on the evenings of Sunday Dec. 20 and Monday Dec. 21. Those are just before, and just after, the very closest approach of Jupiter to Saturn. That happens in the daytime between, but on either evening the planets fit into a very small field of view.
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High-powered view
Jupiter and Saturn, as shown in Continue reading “High-powered view”
Shallowe’en and Clock Schlock
Saturday October 31 is Hallowe’en, but the evening may not be much fun. Trick-or-treating, Continue reading “Shallowe’en and Clock Schlock”
Mars opposition in Pisces
Mars will be at opposition, the mid-point of the best time for seeing it, on October 13. Continue reading “Mars opposition in Pisces”
Saturn hesitates before the Great Conjunction
On Tuesday, September 29, Saturn will become stationary – a sort of prelude to Continue reading “Saturn hesitates before the Great Conjunction”
Blemish-free Venus
Venus, who has been our Morning Star since June 3 –
– is in a bad temper Continue reading “Blemish-free Venus”