October 21, 2024: A Jupiter-Moon conjunction occurs high in the southwestern sky before sunrise. During the nighttime hours, Venus, Saturn, and Mars are visible.
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.
2024, October 20: Morning Wide Gathering of Jupiter, Moon, and Aldebaran
October 20, 2024: Before sunrise look for a wide gathering of Jupiter, Moon, and Aldebaran. Venus, a comet, Saturn, and Mars are visible during nighttime hours.
2024, October 19: Evening Venus, Comet, Arcturus at Heliacal Rising
October 19, 2024: After sundown, Venus and a comet are in the western sky. Arcturus is at its heliacal rising, the first appearance before sunrise.
2024, October 18: Mars-Pollux Conjunction, The First Event of a Triple Conjunction
October 18, 2024: A Mars-Pollux conjunction occurs before sunrise. Watch the Red Planet move eastward compared to the Twins. Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter are visible nightly as well.
2024, October 16-17: The Night of the Perigean Hunter’s (Super)Moon
October 16-17, 2024: This month’s bright moon is popularly known as the Hunter’s Moon. It is in the sky all night leading up to the opposition point before sunrise.
2024, October 14: Tonight’s Highlight: Saturn-Moon Conjunction
October 14, 2024: After sundown, look for a Saturn-Moon conjunction. The bright gibbous moon is near Saturn. Venus, Jupiter, and Mars are visible during the night.
2025, January 15: Mars at Opposition
January 15, 2025: Earth passes between the Red Planet and the sun. Mars is at opposition.
2024, October 12-15: Comet Alert – Viewing Tips for Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS
Comet Alert - Look for Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS during evening twilight in the western sky.
2024, October 11-16: Moon Passes Saturn
October 11-16, 2024: The waxing gibbous moon moves eastward and passes Saturn. Look for the pair after sundown.
2024, October 10: Nightly Bright Planet Lineup
October 10, 2024: Each night, four bright planets are easily visible. Venus and Saturn are in the evening sky, while Jupiter and Mars are visible before sunrise.