July 12, 2024: This morning Mars marches into Taurus. It appears to Jupiter’s upper right in the eastern sky before sunrise. Saturn is in the southern sky.
Tag: Porrima
2024, July 11: See Planet Uranus
July 11, 2024: Planet Uranus is visible through a binocular with Mars before sunrise. Jupiter and Saturn are in the region. Mercury and Moon shine after sundown.
2024, June 14: Mercury at Superior Conjunction
June 14, 2024: Mercury is at superior conjunction. Mars and Saturn are visible before sunrise. The moon is near Virgo’s Porrima.
2024, May 18: Jupiter at Solar Conjunction
May 18, 2023: Jupiter passes behind the sun today, reappearing in the morning sky in about a month. The gibbous moon is visible after sundown.
2024, May 17: May Gibbous Moon with Virgo
May 17, 2023: After sundown, the gibbous moon appears in front of Virgo. Mars expands a gap to Saturn before sunrise.
2024, January 31: Gibbous Moon Approaches Spica
January 31, 2024: The gibbous moon approaches Spica. Notice their relative locations before sunrise and as the calendar day ends.
2024, January 30: Venus Moves through Sagittarius
January 30, 2024: Venus moves through Sagittarius before sunrise. Bright Jupiter and Saturn are visible after sundown.
2023, December 7: Beautiful Morning Venus, Spica, Moon Display, Bright Planets
December 7, 2023: Venus Moon, and Spica are visible in the southeastern sky before sunrise. Jupiter and Saturn are visible after nightfall. Mercury is a challenging view.
2023, November 22: Venus Aims at Spica, Jupiter, Saturn Bookend Moon
November 22, 2023: Before sunrise, Venus begins its approach to Spica. After sundown, the moon is midway from Jupiter to Saturn.
2023, November 21: Try to Spot Neptune, Three Bright Planets
November 21, 2023: Tonight, Neptune is in the same binocular field with the moon, a challenging view. Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn are easily visible during the night.