October 27, 2022: Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars are hung across the sky around midnight. After sundown, the crescent moon is near Antares, the brightest star in Scorpius.
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2022, October 19: Morning Earthshine, Bright Planet Parade
October 19, 2022: The morning crescent moon is above Leo in the eastern sky during morning twilight. Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars parade across the sky during the night.
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2022, October 9: Hunter’s Moon, Bright Planets
October 9, 2022: The month’s full moon is known as the Hunter’s Moon, appearing in the sky all night. Four bright planets – Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn – are easily visible during the night.
Read more2022, October 6: Mercury, Mars Morning Planets, Evening Moon, Jupiter, Saturn
October 6, 2022: Mercury is making its best morning appearance of the year. Mars marches eastward with Taurus. The gibbous moon is between Jupiter and Saturn.
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2022, October 5: Morning Stars, Evening Spot an Asteroid
October 5, 2022: Before sunrise, Mars is with a congregation of bright stars. Mercury is in the east. Prepare to spot an asteroid near the moon after sunset tomorrow evening.
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2022, September 26: Jupiter at Opposition, Morning Stellar Parade
September 26, 2022: Earth is between Jupiter and the sun – opposition. The Jovian Giant shines brightly in the sky all night. Before sunup, bright stars accompany Mars in the southern sky.
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2022, September 19: Mars, Moon Bright Stars, Evening Planets
September 19, 2022: Overnight, three bright planets – Mars, Jupiter, Saturn – and the moon stretch across the sky. Before sunrise, bright stars are in the southeastern sky with Mars and the moon.
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2022, August 6: Venus-Pollux Conjunction, Morning Planets, Evening Eaten Moon
August 6, 2022: Brilliant Venus is in conjunction with Pollux this morning. Venus joins, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn in the morning sky. The evening moon is with the Scorpion, looking like it’s been eaten.
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2022, August 4: Saturn Dances with Stars, Evening Moon
August 4, 2022: Saturn dances with the stars in Capricornus. The Ringed Wonder is joined by Jupiter, Mars, and Venus before daybreak. The evening Moon is between Spica and Zubenelgenubi.
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2022, July 30: Triangular Saturn, Evening Moon
July 30, 2022: Saturn forms an interesting triangle with two stars in Capricornus before daybreak. Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn parade in the morning sky. The thin crescent moon is in the west-northwest after sunset.
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