When the Curves Line Up
By Jeffrey L Hunt
When the Curves Line UpJun 16, 2022
2024, April 20: Jupiter-Uranus Conjunction
April 20, 2024: The Jupiter-Uranus conjunction occurs tonight. Mars and Saturn are visible before sunrise. See the accompanying article - 2024, April 20: Jupiter-Uranus Conjunction
2024, April 19: Jupiter Nears Uranus Conjunction
April 19, 2024: After sundown, Jupiter nears a conjunction with planet Uranus. Mars and Saturn are in visible before sunrise. Find the gibbous moon with Leo. See the accompanying article - 2024, April 19: Jupiter Nears Uranus Conjunction
2024, April 18: April Leo Moon
April 18, 2024: The evening gibbous moon is with Leo. Mars and Saturn are in the eastern sky before daybreak. Jupiter approaches planet Uranus after sundown. See the accompanying article - 2024, April 18: April Leo Moon
2024, April 17: April Moon with Regulus
April 17, 2024: After sundown, the bright gibbous moon is near Regulus, Leo’s brightest star. Find Mars and Saturn before sunrise and Jupiter after sunset. See the accompanying article - 2024, April 17: April Moon with Regulus
2024, April 16: Winter Stars Shift Westward
April 16, 2024: After sundown, the bright winter stars shift westward each night. Bright Jupiter is visible during the evening, while Mars and Saturn appear before sunrise. See the accompanying article - 2024, April 16: Winter Stars Shift Westward
2024, April 15, 2024: Spot Afternoon First Quarter Moon
April 15, 2024: Look for the daytime First Quarter Moon. Find Saturn and Mars before sunrise. Bright Jupiter is visible after sundown. See the accompanying article - 2024, April 15, 2024: Spot Afternoon First Quarter Moon
2024, April 14: Jupiter Approaches Planet Uranus
April 14, 2024: Through a binocular, Jupiter approaches distant Uranus. The evening moon is near Castor and Pollux. Saturn and Mars are morning planets. See the accompanying article - 2024, April 14: Jupiter Approaches Planet Uranus
2024, April 13: Morning Planet Dance
April 13, 2024: Mars and Saturn appear in a morning planet dance. Spica rises at sunset. The evening crescent is in the western sky. See the accompanying article - 2024, April 13: Morning Planet Dance
2024, April 12: April Taurus Moon
April 12, 2024: After sundown, the waxing crescent moon is near the Bull’s horn, an April Taurus moon. Jupiter approaches planet Uranus. See the accompanying article - 2024, April 12: April Taurus Moon
2024, April 11: Wonderous Moon-Pleiades Conjunction
April 11, 2024: After sundown, look for the Moon-Pleiades conjunction in the western sky. Mercury is at inferior conjunction.
See the accompanying article - 2024, April 11: Wonderous Moon-Pleiades Conjunction
2024, April 10: Saturn-Mars Conjunction, Rare Jupiter-Uranus-Moon Gathering
April 10, 2024: Before sunrise, a Saturn-Mars conjunction occurs. After sundown, a look for a rare Jupiter-Uranus-Moon gathering. See the accompanying article - 2024, April 10: Saturn-Mars Conjunction, Rare Jupiter-Uranus-Moon Gathering
2024, April 9: Mars on Final Approach to Saturn
April 9, 2024: Mars approaches Saturn before their conjunction tomorrow morning, occurring low in the east-southeast during morning twilight. See the accompanying chart - 2024, April 9: Mars on Final Approach to Saturn
2024, April 8: American Total Solar Eclipse
April 8, 2024: Today the moon passes in front of the sun, casting the lunar shadow across a large swath of North America. See the accompanying article - 2024, April 8: American Total Solar Eclipse
2024, April 7: Mars Approaches Saturn
April 7, 2024: Before sunrise and in colorful twilight, Mars approaches Saturn. Bright Jupiter is in the western sky after night falls. See the accompanying article - 2024, April 7: Mars Approaches Saturn
2024, April 6: Evening Jupiter
April 6, 2024: Bright Jupiter is in the western sky after sundown. Find planet Uranus near the Jovian Giant through a binocular. See the accompanying article - 2024, April 6: Evening Jupiter
2024, April 5: Mars and Morning Crescent Moon
April 5, 2024: Mars and the morning crescent moon are in the east-southeast before sunrise. After sundown, bright Jupiter is in the western sky. See the accompanying chart - 2024, April 5: Mars and Morning Crescent Moon
2024, April 4: Look for Mars
April 4, 2024: Attempt to look for Mars before sunrise to the lower left of the moon. Jupiter is visible after sunset. See the accompanying article - 2024, April 4: Look for Mars
2024, April 3: Morning Earthshine
April 3, 2024: Look for earthshine on the moon before sunrise. Bright Jupiter is in the west after sundown. See the accompanying article - 2024, April 3: Morning Earthshine
2024, April 2: Morning Moon, Evening Jupiter
April 2, 2024: A thick crescent morning moon is east of Sagittarius’ Teapot. After sundown, Jupiter shines brightly from the western sky. See the accompanying article - 2024, April 2: Morning Moon, Evening Jupiter
2024, April 1: April Teapot Moon, Goodbye Mercury
April 1, 2024: Before sunrise, the moon appears to be in the Teapot. Mercury is leaving the western sky after its best evening appearance of the year. See the accompanying article - 2024, April 1: April Teapot Moon, Goodbye Mercury
2024, March 31: Mercury is Departing Evening Sky
March 31, 2024: Mercury is departing the evening sky. Find it through a binocular after nightfall. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 31: Mercury is Departing Evening Sky
2024, March 30: Morning Moon-Antares Conjunction
March 30, 2024: Before sunrise, the moon is near the star Antares. After sundown, Jupiter and Mercury are in the western sky. See the accompanying article - 2024, March 30: Morning Moon-Antares Conjunction
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