February 12, 2023: The morning’s slightly gibbous moon approaches Zubenelgenubi, the Scorpion’s southern claw. After sunset, Venus approaches Neptune and Jupiter. Mars is in a starry field.
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Watching the Sun, Moon and Planets
February 12, 2023: The morning’s slightly gibbous moon approaches Zubenelgenubi, the Scorpion’s southern claw. After sunset, Venus approaches Neptune and Jupiter. Mars is in a starry field.
Read moreFebruary 11, 2023: Daylight is longer than darkness today until Halloween. Venus is moving toward Jupiter in the west-southwest, while Mars marches eastward against Taurus.
Read moreFebruary 10, 2023: The morning gibbous moon is between Spica and Porrima. Three bright planets are visible after sundown. Through a binocular Venus approaches fainter Neptune.
Read moreFebruary 9, 2023: The morning moon is in front of Virgo. Three bright planets are in the evening sky. Venus approaches Jupiter in the west-southwest. Mars is marching eastward with Taurus in the southeastern sky.
Read moreFebruary 8, 2023: The gibbous moon is visible before daybreak and again later in the evening. With brilliant Venus and Jupiter in the west-southwest, Mars marches eastward against Taurus in the southeastern sky.
Read moreFebruary 7, 2023: The bright morning moon is in the west near Regulus before sunrise. Venus and Jupiter are in the southwest after sunset. Mars is in the southeast.
Read moreFebruary 6, 2023: The bright moon occults a star in Leo. Venus continues to dance toward Jupiter after sundown. Mars marches eastward in front of Taurus.
Read moreFebruary 5, 2023: The micro-Snow moon is in the sky all night. Three bright planets – Venus, Jupiter, and Mars are visible after sundown.
Read moreFebruary 4, 2023: The bright moon is in front of Cancer between Pollux and Regulus. In the evening Venus continues to dance toward Jupiter before their March 1st conjunction.
Read moreFebruary 3, 2023: The bright moon is near Pollux after sundown. Three bright planets – Venus, Jupiter, and Mars – dance against the celestial backdrop during the evening hours.
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