The five bright planets – Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter – are strung across the plane of the solar system from the east-northeast horizon to the southwest skyline. Simultaneously, five planets are visible.
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2020, July 17: Spectacular Crescent Moon in Morning Planet Parade
This morning’s crescent moon joins Venus in the eastern sky. Four planets arch across the morning sky.
2020, June 30: The Classic Scorpion Catches the Moon
by Jeffrey L. Hunt As the moon moves toward its Full phase, the Classic Scorpion catches the lunar orb in its pincers. This evening the moon is 80% illuminated, as it is 9.8 days past the New phase. One hour after sunset, the moon is caught in the classic pincers of Scorpius. It is just … Continue reading 2020, June 30: The Classic Scorpion Catches the Moon
2020-2021: Brilliant Planet Venus as a Morning Star
Brilliant Morning Star Venus shines brightly in the morning sky during 2020 and early 2021.
2020: December 21: The Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn
On December 21, 2020, in a close conjunction, Jupiter passes Saturn in the evening sky This is known as a Great Conjunction. Look toward the southwest about one hour after sunset. The bright "star" is Jupiter. Dimmer Saturn is immediately to the Giant Planet's upper right.