2020, February 18: Crescent moon and Mars this morning

The crescent moon appears with Mars this morning before sunrise.

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Posted on February 18, 2020February 19, 2020 by Jeffrey L. HuntPosted in Astronomy, Sky WatchingTagged astronomy, conjunction, Mars, moon, Planets, sky watching.

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Content is derived from multiple astronomical sources, including the U.S. Naval Observatory, NASA, ESA, and various books, including Astronomical Tables of the Sun, Moon and Planets by Jean Meeus. Starry Night and Stellarium computer programs are used as well. Updates and corrections are made as required. Some articles are updated at the time of actual astronomical events with new photographs. The author strives for accurate information.

Copyright Statement: This web site is written and edited by Dr. Jeffrey L. Hunt. The photos and diagrams are made by the author unless otherwise credited. Raw data is from the U.S. Naval Observatory, Starry Night computer program.

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