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

Mar 24, 202404:41

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

Mar 24, 202407:24

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

Mar 19, 202405:29

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

Mar 19, 202405:15

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

Mar 18, 202405:01

2024, March 20: Track Mercury from Night to Night

See the accompanying article - 2024, March 20: Track Mercury from Night to Night

Mar 18, 202403:30

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

Mar 18, 202405:14

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

Mar 18, 202404:24

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

Mar 06, 202404:03

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

Mar 06, 202404:23

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

Mar 06, 202404:30

2024, March 12: Evening Moon Nears Jupiter

When the Curves Line Up

By Jeffrey L Hunt

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