2024, November 22:  Last Quarter Moon with Leo

November 22, 2024:  During morning twilight, the Last Quarter moon is near Leo.  During the night, four bright planets – Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars – are visible.

2024, November 12:  Nightly Bright Planet Parade

November 12, 2024: Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, and the moon parade westward during the nighttime hours.  All are visible before midnight.

2024, November 11:  Venus at Southern Extreme

November 11, 2024: Venus is at its extreme southern point. By month’s end it is higher in the sky. Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars are in the sky before midnight.

2024, November 8:  See Mars with Beehive Star Cluster, Venus with Sagittarius

November 8, 2024: Through the end of the year, see Mars with the Beehive star cluster through a binocular. Venus moves eastward appearing in front of Sagittarius.

2024, October 29: Pretty Morning Crescent Moon

October 29, 2024: Before sunrise, a pretty crescent moon is in the east-southeastern sky. Look for earthshine.  Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars are visible during nighttime hours.