February 28, 2023: One night before their close conjunction, Venus approaches Jupiter in the west-southwest after sundown. The moon is near the horns of Taurus with Mars nearby.
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Author: Jeffrey L. Hunt
Jeffrey L. Hunt is an educational technologist living in suburban Chicago. When he's not learning about and implementing technology in classes, he's running or looking at the stars.
2023, February 27: Venus-Jupiter Conjunction Imminent, Mars-Moon Near Miss
February 27, 2023: Brilliant Venus approaches Jupiter, two nights before their conjunction. The moon passes close to Mars near midnight.
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2023, February 26: Venus Nears Jupiter, Moon-Pleiades Conjunction
February 26, 2023: As the Venus-Jupiter conjunction nears, the two planets are close in the west-southwest after sundown. The moon is near the Pleiades star cluster during the evening.
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2023, February 25: Venus-Jupiter Conjunction Nears, Moon Approaches Mars
February 25, 2023: After sundown, Venus closes on Jupiter as their close conjunction approaches. The crescent moon nears Mars and Taurus in the southern sky.
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2023, February 24: Evening Moon, Planets – Venus, Jupiter, and Mars
February 24, 2023: The evening moon, showing earthshine, appears above converging planets, Venus and Jupiter. Mars marches eastward in Taurus, high in the south.
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2023, February 23: Winter Stellar Sampler, Evening Planet Parade
February 23, 2023: After sundown, three bright planets and the crescent moon are easily visible. The bright winter stars of the Orion region are in the southern sky after sundown.
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2023, January 30-February 3: Comet Watch Continues
January 30-February 3, 2023: The watch for Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) shifts to the morning sky. With a bright evening moon, the dim comet is easier to find before sunrise.
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2023, February 22: Beautiful Evening Venus, Jupiter, Moon Gathering
February 22, 2023: After sundown, Venus, Jupiter and the crescent moon gather in the west-southwest. Look for them at 45 minutes after the sun sets.
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2023, February 21: Morning Sky Map, Evening Moon, Planet Showcase
February 21, 2023: Use the sky map to find winter morning’s stars. The moon joins Venus as it approaches Jupiter. Mars marches eastward in a planetary showcase.
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2023, February 20: Morning Hero, Evening Planet Exhibition
February 20, 2023: Hercules is visible before sunrise in the eastern sky. Venus moves to within 10° of Jupiter after sundown, while Mars marches eastward against Taurus.
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