October 9, 2024: Jupiter begins the illusion of retrograde in front of Taurus near the horns. The Jovian Giant passes opposition on December 7th, resuming direct motion on February 4, 2025.
Category: Astronomy
2024, October 8: Cat-Eyed Moon
October 8, 2024: The moon is above the Cat’s Eyes, two stars at the Scorpion’s tail. Tonight, four bright planets are visible.
2024, October 7: Moon-Antares Conjunction
October 7, 2024: The moon appears near the star Antares after sundown, a Moon-Antares conjunction. During the night Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars are visible.
2024, October 6: Scorpion Moon
October 6, 2024: After sundown, the Scorpion Moon is in the southwestern sky. Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars are visible during nighttime hours.
2024, October 6-9: Evening Crescent Moon
October 6-9, 2024: The crescent moon moves eastward each night after sundown. Watch it move away from Venus and travel in front of Scorpius, Ophiuchus, and Sagittarius.
2024, October 5: Rare Venus, Moon, Star Gathering
October 5, 2024: After sundown, see a rare Venus, Moon, star gathering in the west-southwest. The planet and lunar crescent are with Zubenelgenubi, the Scorpion’s southern claw.
2024, September 30: Comet Alert!
September 30, 2024: Look for Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS during morning twilight from late September to early October.
2024, October 3: Venus Breaks into Southwestern Sky
October 3, 2024: After sundown, Venus breaks into the southwestern sky. The Evening Star is visible during nighttime hours along with Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars.
2024, October 2: Annular Solar Eclipse, Bright Nighttime Planets
October 2, 2024: An annular solar eclipse today for sky watchers in southern South America. Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars are visible during nighttime hours.
2024, October 1: Look for Planets Uranus and Neptune
October 1, 2024: Planets Uranus and Neptune are visible through a binocular during the night. Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars are easily visible.