January 18, 2025: A Venus-Saturn conjunction occurs after sunset in the southwestern sky. The two planets are part of a nightly planet parade that marches westward from Earth’s rotation.
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2025, January 17: Venus-Saturn Conjunction Imminent
January 17, 2025: The Venus-Saturn conjunction occurs tomorrow evening. The planetary pair leads the western march of a nightly planet parade.
2025, January 16: Mars, Twins Align
January 16, 2025: Mars aligns with the Gemini Twins after sunset. Look for them in the eastern sky during early evening hours.
2025, January 15: Mars at Opposition
January 15, 2025: Mars is at opposition tonight when Earth passes between the planet and the sun. It is in the sky all night.
2025, January 14: Venus Overtakes Saturn
January 14, 2025: Venus overtakes Saturn in the western sky after nightfall. Jupiter, Mars, and the bright moon are visible in the eastern sky.
2025, January 13: Wolf Moon Occults Mars
January 13, 2025: After sundown, the Wolf Moon occults Mars. Venus, Saturn and Jupiter are part of an evening planet display.
2025, January 12: Earth and Mars Closest
January 12, 2025: Tonight, Earth and Mars are closest. This is known as the closest approach, occurring three nights before opposition.
2025, January 11: Venus Targets Saturn
January 11, 2025: Venus targets Saturn in the southwestern sky after sunset as their conjunction occurs in a week. Jupiter, Mars, and the moon are visible as well.
2025, January 10: Jupiter-Moon Conjunction
January 10, 2025: Jupiter appears with the gibbous moon after sunset, a Jupiter-Moon conjunction.
2025, January 9: Venus at Greatest Elongation
January 9, 2025: Venus is at greatest elongation, its largest separation from the sun. It brightens throughout the month. Venus, Saturn, Moon, November 3, 2016 by Jeffrey L. Hunt Venus is at greatest elongation tonight, 47.2°. It is farthest from the sun during this appearance, setting nearly four hours after nightfall. Evening Venus The Evening … Continue reading 2025, January 9: Venus at Greatest Elongation