When the Curves Line Up
By Jeffrey L Hunt
2024, March 29: Morning Moon Nears Scorpius
March 29, 2024: Before sunrise, the morning moon is near Scorpius in the south-southwest sky. After nightfall, Jupiter and Mercury are in the western sky. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 29: Morning Moon Nears Scorpius
2024, March 28: Moon at the Scorpion’s Claw
March 28, 2024: The gibbous moon is near the Scorpion’s Claw before sunrise and near midnight. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 28: Moon at the Scorpion’s Claw
2024, March 27: Mercury Slides into Brighter Twilight
March 27, 2024: After sundown, Mercury begins a slide into brighter twilight to the lower right of Jupiter. Find the moon before daybreak and again before midnight. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 27: Mercury Slides into Brighter Twilight
2024, March 26: Moon Passes Spica
March 26, 2024: The moon passes Spica. Notice the lunar orb’s locations compared to Spica before sunrise and after sundown. See accompanying article - 2024, March 26: Moon Passes Spica
2024, March 25: Worm Moon Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
March 25, 2024: A Worm moon penumbral lunar eclipse occurs during early morning hours. The moon passes through the outer regions of Earth’s shadow, reducing its reflected sunlight.
See the accompanying article - 2024, March 25: Worm Moon Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
2024, March 24: Mercury at Greatest Elongation, Worm Moon
March 24, 2024: Mercury is at its best evening appearance of the year for northern hemisphere sky watchers. The Full (Worm) moon occurs tonight. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 24: Mercury at Greatest Elongation, Worm Moon
2024, March 23: Mercury at Best Evening Appearance
March 23, 2024: Mercury is at its best evening appearance of the year. Find it lower than Jupiter in the western sky after sundown. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 23: Mercury at Best Evening Appearance
2024, March 22: March Leo Moon
March 22, 2024: The March Leo moon is near Regulus, Leo’s brightest star during the night. Mercury approaches its best morning of the year. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 22: March Leo Moon
2024, March 21: Mercury Approaches Peak View
March 21, 2024: After sunset Mercury approaches its peak view for the year. Jupiter is higher in the west above the speedy planet. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 21: Mercury Approaches Peak View
2024, March 20: Track Mercury from Night to Night
See the accompanying article - 2024, March 20: Track Mercury from Night to Night
2024, March 19: Vernal Equinox, Spring Begins
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
2024, March 18: March Moon-Pollux Conjunction
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: March Moon-Pollux Conjunction
2024, March 17: Look for Mercury
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, March 17: Look for Mercury
2024, March 16: Late Winter Taurus Moon
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 Winter Taurus Moon
2024, March 15: Bright Jupiter and Waxing Crescent Moon
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 - 2024, March 15: Bright Jupiter and Waxing Crescent Moon
2024, March 14: Do Not Miss the Moon-Pleaides Conjunction
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 Not Miss the Moon-Pleaides Conjunction
2024, March 13: Wonderful Evening Jupiter-Moon Conjunction
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, March 13: Wonderful Evening Jupiter-Moon Conjunction
2024, March 12: Evening Moon Nears Jupiter
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: Evening Moon Nears Jupiter
2024, March 11: March Evening Crescent Moon
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 Crescent Moon
2024, March 10: Daylight Saving Time Resumes
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 - 2024, March 10: Daylight Saving Time Resumes
2024, March 9: Spot Jupiter and Planet Uranus through a Binocular
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 Uranus through a Binocular
2024, March 8: Late Winter Messier Marathon Season
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 Winter Messier Marathon Season
2024, March 7: Venus, Mars, and Crescent Moon Gather
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: Venus, Mars, and Crescent Moon Gather
2024, March 6: The Winter Stars Shift Westward
March 6, 2024: Watch the winter stars shift westward during March. The moon is visible before sunrise, Jupiter after sunset. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 6: The Winter Stars Shift Westward
2024, March 5: Winter Cooked Moon
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: Winter Cooked Moon
2024, March 4: Ophiuchan Moon, Evening Jupiter
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: Ophiuchan Moon, Evening Jupiter
2024, March 3: Moon-Antares Occultation
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-Antares Occultation
2024, March 2: Scorpion Moon
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
2024, March 1: March 2024 Astronomy Events
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 Events
2024, February 29: Leap Day
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
2024, February 28: Morning Moon-Spica Conjunction, Planet Conjunctions Galore!
February 28, 2024: A morning moon-Spica and two planet conjunctions with the sun occur today. Mercury is at superior conjunction and Saturn is at solar conjunction. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 28: Morning Moon-Spica Conjunction, Planet Conjunctions Galore!
2024, February 27: Moon Approaches Spica
February 27, 2024: The moon approaches Spica. The pair is visible before sunrise and later during the evening. See the accompanying article 2024, February 27: Moon Approaches Spica
2024, February 26: Look for the Moon’s Changing Place
February 26, 2024: Look for the moon’s changing place against the stars before sunrise and after sunset. Bright Jupiter is in the west-southwest after sundown. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 26: Look for the Moon’s Changing Place
2024, February 25: Spot Bright Jupiter after Sunset
February 25, 2024: Spot bright Jupiter after sunset in the west-southwest. The Jovian Giant is the easiest bright planet to see. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 25: Spot Bright Jupiter after Sunset
2024, February 24: Morning Snow Moon, Bright Jupiter
February 24, 2024: The bright Snow Moon shines in the western sky before daybreak. Look for bright Jupiter after sundown. ee the accompanying article - 2024, February 24: Morning Snow Moon, Bright Jupiter
2024, February 23: Night of the Snow Moon, the Smallest Full Moon of the Year
February 23, 2024: This is the night of the Snow Moon, the smallest Full moon of the year. Find bright Jupiter in the west-southwest after nightfall. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 23: Night of the Snow Moon, the Smallest Full Moon of the Year
2024, February 22: Morning Venus-Mars Conjunction
February 22, 2024: Look for the morning Venus-Mars conjunction before sunrise through a binocular. After sundown find Jupiter and the moon. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 22: Morning Venus-Mars Conjunction
2024, February 21: Venus is on Final Approach to Mars
February 21, 2024: Before sunrise, Venus is on final approach to Mars leading to their conjunction tomorrow morning. Jupiter and the moon are visible after sundown. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 21: Venus is on Final Approach to Mars
2024, February 20: February's Moon-Pollux Conjunction
February 20, 2024: Look for February’s Moon-Pollux conjunction in the eastern sky after sunset. Find bright Jupiter in the southwest.
See the accompanying article - 2024, February 20: February's Moon-Pollux Conjunction
2024, February 19: February Evening’s Gemini Moon
February 19, 2024: This evening features February Evening’s Gemini Moon. Jupiter is visible in the southwest after nightfall. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 19: February Evening’s Gemini Moon
2024, February 18: February Gibbous Moon is between the Horns
February 18, 2024: After sundown, the February gibbous moon is between the Horns of the Bull. Bright Jupiter is in the southwest. See the accompanying the article - 2024, February 18: February Gibbous Moon is between the Horns
2024, February 17: February Evening Moon is with Taurus
February 17, 2024: After sundown, the February evening moon is with Taurus in the southern sky. Bright Jupiter is in the southwest. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 17: February Evening Moon is with Taurus
2024, February 16: A February Evening Moon-Pleiades Conjunction
February 16, 2024: After sunset, the slightly gibbous moon is next to the Pleiades star cluster. This February evening moon-Pleiades conjunction preludes other groupings. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 16: A February Evening Moon-Pleiades Conjunction
2024, February 15: Spot Planet Uranus near February Moon
February 15, 2024: After sundown, spot planet Uranus near the February Moon. Bright Jupiter is nearby. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 15: Spot Planet Uranus near February Moon
2024, February 14: Lovely February Evening Jupiter-Moon Conjunction
February 14, 2024: Look for the February evening Jupiter-Moon conjunction after sundown in the southwest. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 14: Lovely February Evening Jupiter-Moon Conjunction
2024, February 13: February Crescent Moon Approaches Jupiter
February 13, 2024: After sundown, the February crescent moon approaches Jupiter in the southwestern sky. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 13: February Crescent Moon Approaches Jupiter
2024, February 12: Venus Targets Mars, Evening Lunar Crescent
February 12, 2024: Before sunrise, Venus targets Mars. The gap between them is less than 5°. Look for Jupiter and the lunar crescent after sunset. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 12: Venus Targets Mars, Evening Lunar Crescent
2024, February 11: February Evening Crescent, Goodbye Saturn
February 11, 2024: The February evening crescent moon appears in the west-southwest after sunset above Saturn. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 11: February Evening Crescent, Goodbye Saturn
2024, February 10: Daylight Exceeds Darkness
February 10, 2024: Today the length of daylight exceeds darkness. Venus, Mars, Mercury, and Saturn continue their shift compared to the sun. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 10: Daylight Exceeds Darkness
2024, February 9: Bright Planets in Transition, Lunar New Year
February 9: See the bright planets in Transition. Venus, Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter are visible during the night. See the accompanying article - 2024, February 9: Bright Planets in Transition, Lunar New Year