April 16-17, 2025: Within 24 hours, Mercury and Mars pass aphelion, the closest points to the sun, dual aphelions.
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2025: The Evening Sky
2025: The evening sky has pretty celestial events during the year. The four bright planets depart the western evening sky, led by Saturn and followed by Venus, Jupiter, and Mars.
2025, January 18: Venus-Saturn Conjunction, Nightly Planet Parade
January 18, 2025: A Venus-Saturn conjunction occurs after sunset in the southwestern sky. The two planets are part of a nightly planet parade that marches westward from Earth’s rotation.
2025, January 15: Mars at Opposition
January 15, 2025: Mars is at opposition tonight when Earth passes between the planet and the sun. It is in the sky all night.
2025, January 1-31: The Mars Show
January 1-31, 2025: The Red Planet Mars puts on a show as it reaches opposition, passing Gemini’s brightest stars, and an evening lunar occultation.
2024, December 12: Venus-Mars Opposition
December 12, 2024: Venus and Mars are in opposition. They are in opposite directions in the sky. Venus sets as Mars rises.
2024 December: Venus, Evening Star
December 2024: The Evening Star is easily visible in the southwest. The moon passes by early in the month and Venus closes in on Saturn for a conjunction next month.
2024, November 3: Venus-Jupiter Opposition, Spica at Heliacal Rising
November 3, 2024: A Venus-Jupiter Opposition occurs tonight. Venus sets as Jupiter rises. Spica makes its first morning appearance or heliacal rising.
2024, October 30: Mars Aligns with Twins, Daylight, Darkness Equal
October 30, 2024: Mars is aligned with the Gemini Twins before sunrise. Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter are visible during nighttime hours.
2024, October 18: Mars-Pollux Conjunction, The First Event of a Triple Conjunction
October 18, 2024: A Mars-Pollux conjunction occurs before sunrise. Watch the Red Planet move eastward compared to the Twins. Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter are visible nightly as well.