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.
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Tag: Pleiades
2023, June 19: Saturn Retrogrades, Evening Moon
June 19, 2023: Morning planet Saturn retrogrades against Aquarius. The thin crescent moon is below the Gemini Twins during evening twilight.
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2023, June 17: Seasonal Signals, Bright Planets
June 17, 2023: The stars’ places before sunrise and after sundown are signals that the season is changing. Jupiter and Saturn are visible before sunrise, while brilliant Venus and Mars are in the west after sundown.
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2023, June 16: Mercury Moon Conjunction, Evening Planet Duo
June 16, 2023: Mercury and the crescent moon appear together before sunrise. After sundown, Venus and Mercury are in the western sky.
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2023, June 10: Pleiades Return, Brilliant Evening Star
June 10, 2023: The Pleiades star cluster is making its first morning appearance. Venus continues to brighten in the western sky after sundown.
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2023, May 5: Flower Moon Eclipse, Bright Planets
May 5, 2023: The moon passes through Earth’s penumbra from the Eastern Hemisphere. Brilliant Venus, Mars, and Saturn are easy to locate in the sky.
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2023, April 22: Lovely Evening Celestial Exhibition
April 22, 2023: After sundown, look for Venus, the crescent moon, and Taurus’ bright star clusters. Do not miss this lovely celestial exhibition. Before sunrise, Saturn is in the east-southeast.
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2023, April 21: Morning Saturn, Evening Moon, Taurus Display
April 21, 2023: Before sunrise, Saturn is low in the east-southeast. After sundown, a razor-thin moon appears with Taurus and its Pleiades star cluster. Venus is nearby along with Mars.
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2023, April 19: Solar Eclipse, Venus-Aldebaran Conjunction
April 19, 2023: A solar eclipse occurs in the Eastern Hemisphere, during the overnight hours in the Americas. Venus passes Aldebaran, Taurus’ brightest star, after nightfall.
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2023, April 18: Plan Sidereal Vacation, Evening Planets
April 18, 2023: Plan a trip to a location to see the Milky Way. Read on to consider the factors. The evening planets continue their nightly performances.
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