July 1, 2024: Before sunrise, Aldebaran makes its first morning appearance or heliacal rising near Jupiter. Mars, Saturn and the moon are in the region. Find Mercury after sundown.
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2024: Heliacal Rising of Sirius
2024: Sirius’ heliacal rising occurs at different dates across the northern hemisphere. Look for the star in the southeastern sky before sunrise.
2024, May 25: Capella at Helical Rising
May 25, 2024: The bright star Capella rises before sunrise, making its first morning appearance of the year. Mars and Saturn are in the eastern sky during twilight.
2023, November 2: Spica Heliacal Rising, Brilliant Venus
November 2, 2023: Spica is making its first morning appearance after its solar conjunction last month. Brilliant Venus is to the upper right of the star.
2023, August 21: Evening Moon, Venus Moves toward Morning
August 21, 2023: The evening crescent moon is near Spica in the west-southwest. Venus is quickly moving into the morning sky.
2023, August 12: Morning Crescent Moon, Star Cluster, Sirius Heliacal Rising in Chicago
August 12, 2023: A thin crescent moon appears near the foot of Gemini’s Castor foot and a star cluster. This morning, Sirius makes its first appearance for sky watchers at Chicago’s latitude.
2023, July 26: Orion’s Appearance, Venus-Mercury Conjunction
July 26, 2023: Orion, winter’s flagship constellation, first appears in the east before sunrise during late July. Mercury passes Venus during bright evening twilight.
2023: Heliacal Rising of Sirius
2023: The night’s brightest star makes its first appearance, heliacal rising, before sunrise in the east-southeast. The dates of first appearance depend on latitude and local weather.
2023, May 16: First Morning Appearances, Mars Alignment
May 16, 2023: Jupiter and the star Fomalhaut are making their first appearances before daybreak. After sundown, Mars aligns with Castor and Pollux.
2022, August 15: Jupiter – Moon Conjunction, Mars nears Pleiades
August 15, 2022: Before sunrise, the bright gibbous moon is near bright Jupiter. Mars nears the Pleaides star cluster. Both are in a binocular field of view.