January 7, 2025: Mercury is departing the morning sky after a pretty appearance near the star Antares.
Category: Astronomy
2025, January 6: Night of Moon, Bright Planets
January 6, 2025: During the night the First Quarter moon and five bright planets – Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars are visible.
2025, January 5: Moon is Guide to Neptune
January 5, 2025: The moon is a guide to dim Neptune this evening. While the moon phase is crescent look for planet Uranus in Jupiter’s region.
2025, January 4: Saturn-Moon Conjunction After Sunset
January 4, 2025: After sundown, the crescent moon appears near Saturn in the southwestern sky – a Saturn-Moon Conjunction
2025, January 3: Spectacular Venus-Moon Conjunction
January 3, 2025: After sundown, look for a spectacular Venus-Moon conjunction in the southwestern sky. Saturn is to the upper left of Venus.
2025, January 1-31: The Mars Show
January 1-31, 2025: The Red Planet Mars puts on a show as it reaches opposition, passing Gemini’s brightest stars, and an evening lunar occultation.
2025, January 1-4: Venus, Saturn, Moon Evening Display
January 1-4, 2025: After sundown, brilliant Venus, Saturn, and the crescent moon on display in the southwest after sunset.
2025 January 1-31: Venus’ Winter Show
January 1-31, 2025: Brilliant Venus puts on a winter show during January. Venus appears with the moon and Saturn after sundown as it noticeably brightens.
2024, December 31: New Year’s Eve Planet Display
December 31, 2024: Five planets are visible during nighttime. After sunset, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars span the sky during the evening hours.
2024, December 30: Spotlight Jupiter
December 30, 2024: Bright Jupiter is in the eastern sky after sunset. Sky watchers with telescopes can see its satellites move.