January 29, 2024: This evening Sirius rises at Sunset. Find it low in the east-southeast after sunset with the bright stars in the Orion region of the sky.
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2024, January 26: Cancer Moon Approaches Leo, Bright Planets
January 26, 2024: The bright moon is in front of Cancer and approaches Leo. Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn are easily visible during the night.
2024, January 23: January Planet Parade
January 23, 2024: A January planet parade is visible during the nighttime hours. Bright planets, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn are visible during the night.
2023, December 31: Hello, Mercury! Stars’ Evening Appearances
December 31, 2023: Hello, Mercury! The planet makes its first appearance in the morning sky. Several bright stars are appearing in the eastern sky after sundown.
2023, December 30: Sirius, Dog Star, South Near Midnight, Morning Star
December 30, 2023: Sirius, the Dog Star, is south near the midnight hour at year’s end. Morning Star Venus gleams before sunrise.
2023, December 28: Gemini Moon, Morning Star, Jupiter, Saturn
December 28, 2023: The bright moon is near Pollux, one of the Gemini Twins. Venus is in the southeast before sunrise. Jupiter and Saturn shine during the evening hours.
2023, December 27: Morning Cold Moon, Morning Star, Jupiter, Saturn
December 27, 2023: The Cold Moon is in the western sky before sunrise. Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn are visible during nighttime hours.
2023, December 1: Venus Moves Past Spica, Moon, Beehive
December 1, 2023: In the southeastern sky before sunrise, brilliant Venus separates from Spica, Virgo’s brightest star. During evening hours, the moon appears with the Beehive star cluster.
2023, 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.
2023, October 12: Bright Morning Planets Bookend Stellar Spectacular
October 12, 2023: Before sunrise, brilliant Venus and Jupiter bracket the Milky Way’s bright Orion region.