March 23, 2024: Mercury is at its best evening appearance of the year. Find it lower than Jupiter in the western sky after sundown.
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2024, March 22: March Leo Moon
March 22, 2024: The March Leo moon is near Regulus, Leo’s brightest star during the night. Mercury approaches its best morning of the year.
Read more2024, March 21: Mercury Approaches Peak View
March 21, 2024: After sunset Mercury approaches its Peak View for the year. Jupiter is higher in the west above the speedy planet.
Read more2024, March 20: Track Mercury from Night to Night
March 20, 2024: Track Mercury each night in the west as it approaches its maximum separation from the sun for its best appearance of the year.
Read more2024, March 19: Vernal Equinox, Spring Begins
March 19, 2024: The Vernal Equinox occurs tonight, signaling the beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere.
Read more2024, March 18: March Moon-Pollux Conjunction
March 18, 2024: After sundown, look for the moon near Pollux. This year’s March Moon-Pollux conjunction occurs after midnight and before they set.
Read more2024, March 17: Look for Mercury
March 17, 2024: Look for Mercury in the western sky after sunset. Like the other planets, it looks like a bright star. Jupiter is above the speedy planet.
Read more2024, March 16: Late Winter Taurus Moon
March 16, 2024: After sundown, look for the Late Winter Taurus Moon high in the western sky. Find bright Jupiter and Uranus through a binocular.
Read more2024, March 15: Bright Jupiter and Waxing Crescent Moon
March 15, 2024: Mercury, bright Jupiter, and waxing crescent moon are in the western sky after sundown. Jupiter and Uranus appear in the same binocular field of view.
Read more2024, March 14: Do Not Miss the Moon-Pleaides Conjunction
March 14, 2024: This evening, do not miss the moon-Pleiades conjunction in the western sky after sundown. Jupiter is below the spectacular view.
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