August 31, 2023: The light from the bright moon washes across the sky and on the terrestrial landscape. Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn parade during the night.
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2023, August 30: Repeat Perigean Moon, Morning Planets
August 30, 2023: A bright Blue Supermoon is in the east-southeast after sunset, near Saturn. Look for Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn before daybreak.
2023, August 28: Three Morning Planets, Moon Approaches Saturn
August 28, 2023: Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn are visible before sunrise. After sundown, the nearly-full moon approaches Saturn.
2021, August 21: Jupiter, Blue Moon
August 21, 2021: Bright Jupiter is near the Blue Moon this evening. The lunar term has several definitions.
Observing the Sky in July 2011
NASA Photo This month: There is a partial solar eclipse visible only from the ocean south-east of Africa. It is not visible from anywhere in North America. Moon Phases New 7/1 & 7/30 First Quarter 7/8 Full 7/15 Last 7/23 July has two new moons. As infrequent as two full moons in a month, popularly known … Continue reading Observing the Sky in July 2011