June 6, 2023: The bright moon is near the Teapot’s handle before sunup. After nightfall, brilliant Venus approaches Mars.
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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, June 5: Balanced Moon
June 5, 2023: Before sunrise, the moon seems balanced on the spout of the Teapot. Jupiter and Saturn are visible before daybreak, while Venus closes the gap to Mars.
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2023, June 4: Fomalhaut’s Dusty Disk, Four Bright Planets
June 4, 2023: The star Fomalhaut has made news recently with a possible asteroid belt. It is visible to the lower right of Saturn before daybreak.
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2023, June 3: Strawberry Moon, Venus Steps into Cancer
June 3, 2023: The Strawberry moon rises in the southeast after sunset. Venus steps into the Cancer to the upper left of Pollux.
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2023, June 2: Mars Marches through Beehive, Moon Headbutts Scorpion
June 2, 2023: Mars seems to be in the Beehive star cluster during the evening. The nearly-full moon seems to headbutt Scorpius.
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2023, June 1: Mars Nears Beehive, Bright Planets
June 1, 2023: Marching eastward, Mars nears the Beehive star cluster. Jupiter and Saturn are visible before sunrise. Brilliant Venus joins Mars after sundown.
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2023, May 31: Morning Planets, Brilliant Evening Star
May 31, 2023: Jupiter and Saturn are visible before sunrise. Venus shines brightly from the western sky until about midnight.
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2023, May 30: Spiked Moon, Evening Planet Pirouette
May 30, 2023: After sundown and throughout the night, the gibbous moon is near Spica. Venus and Mars dance with stars in the western sky after nightfall.
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2023, May 29: Venus-Pollux Conjunction
May 29, 2023: After sundown, Venus passes Pollux, a Gemini Twin, in wide conjunction. Mars is nearby. Jupiter and Saturn are visible before daybreak.
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2023, May 28: Planet View
May 28, 2023: Jupiter and Saturn are easily visible before sunrise. After nightfall, Venus and Mars are in the western sky.
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