Fomalhaut – When the Curves Line Up

2023, July 1: Mercury at Superior Conjunction, Brilliant Venus

June 7, 2023 Jeffrey L. Hunt Astronomy, Sky Watching

July 1, 2023: Mercury begins an evening appearance with superior conjunction at the sun. Brilliant Venus is in an interval of greatest brightness after sundown.

2023, June 30: Venus-Mars Quasi-Conjunction, Moon with Antares

June 6, 2023 Jeffrey L. Hunt Astronomy, Sky Watching

June 30, 2023: Venus’ chase of Mars ends this evening with a quasi-conjunction. The bright evening gibbous is near Antares.

2023, June 28: Aldebaran Returns, Venus Approaches Mars

June 4, 2023 Jeffrey L. Hunt Astronomy, Sky Watching

June 28, 2023: Aldebaran returns to the morning sky with its heliacal rising. Venus nudges closer to Mars after sundown.

2023, June 26: Spectacular Venus Steps into Leo

June 2, 2023 Jeffrey L. Hunt Astronomy, Sky Watching

June 26, 2023: Evening Star Venus approaches its interval of greatest brightness. It is that bright star in the west after sundown. Mars is nearby, while Jupiter and Saturn are in the morning sky.

2023, June 24: Planetary Quartet

May 31, 2023 Jeffrey L. Hunt Astronomy, Sky Watching

June 24, 2023: Jupiter and Saturn are visible in the eastern sky before sunrise. Brilliant Venus and Mars are in the west after nightfall.

2023, June 23: Latest Sunset, Striking Venus

May 30, 2023 Jeffrey L. Hunt Astronomy, Sky Watching

June 23, 2023: The latest sunset occurs today. Evening Star Venus approaches its brightest after sundown. It is a striking sight.

2023, June 21: Summer Solstice, Rare Venus, Mars, Moon Grouping

May 28, 2023 Jeffrey L. Hunt Astronomy, Sky Watching

June 21, 2023: The solstice occurs today, signaling the beginning of astronomical summer in the northern latitudes. From the Americas, not until 2028 will Venus, Mars, and the moon appear this close.