Watching the Sun, Moon and Planets

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September 4, 2020 Jeffrey L. Hunt

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The star-forming nebula W51 is one of the largest “star factories” in the Milky Way galaxy. (NASA Photo)

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Chart Caption - 2023, February 8: After sundown, Venus and Jupiter are in the west-southwestern sky.

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Author's Notes: Three bright planets are in the evening sky. Look for Evening Star Venus in the southwest. Jupiter is above Venus. Mars is slowly moving eastward with Taurus as the starry backdrop.

Chart Caption - 2023, February 8: After twilight ends, Mars is visible against Taurus.

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Copyright Statement: This web site is written and edited by Dr. Jeffrey L. Hunt. The photos and diagrams are made by the author unless otherwise credited. Raw data is from the U.S. Naval Observatory, Starry Night computer program

Content is derived from multiple astronomical sources, including the U.S. Naval Observatory, NASA, ESA, and various books, including Astronomical Tables of the Sun, Moon and Planets by Jean Meeus. Starry Night and Stellarium computer programs are used as well. Updates and corrections are made as required. Some articles are updated at the time of actual astronomical events with new photographs. The author strives for accurate information.

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