December 3, 2023: The moon appears near the Sickle of Leo during the nighttime hours. Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn are easily visible.
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2023, December 2: Antares at Solar Conjunction, Venus Steps Eastward
December 2, 2023: Antares is at solar conjunction today, beginning climb into the morning sky. Venus continues to step eastward, moving away from Spica before daybreak.
Read more2023, November 7: Moon Targets Venus
November 7, 2023: Before sunrise, the crescent moon is above brilliant Venus. Jupiter and Saturn are easily visible after sundown.
Read more2023, 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.
Read more2023, October 31: Halloween Full Moon? Bright Planets
October 31, 2023: Is there a Full Moon on Halloween? See Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn during the night.
Read more2023, October 29: Jupiter-Hunter’s Moon Conjunction
October 29, 2023: After midnight, the bright Hunter’s moon passes the solar system’s largest planet – Jupiter.
Read more2023, October 28: Jupiter Dances with the Hunter’s Moon
October 28, 2023: Jupiter is visible with the Hunter’s moon before sunrise and after sunset. Brilliant Venus is in brilliant star in the east before sunrise.
Read more2023, October 27: Moon Approaches Jupiter
October 27, 2023: The moon approaches Jupiter in the eastern sky after sunset. Saturn is to the west of the pair. Brilliant Venus is the Morning Star in the east before daybreak.
Read more2023, October 25: Arcturus Double Take, Bright Moon, Planets
October 25, 2023: Arcturus appears before sunrise and after sunset. The bright gibbous moon, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn are visible during nighttime hours.
Read more2023, October 24: Venus, Jupiter, Bookend Bright Orion
October 24, 2023: Morning planets Venus and Jupiter bookend many bright stars, including Orion. The moon is near Saturn during the evening.
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