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When the Curves Line Up

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2022, October 15: The moon is to the upper left of Mars and the left of Elnath (Beta Tauri).

2023, February 28: Venus Approaches Jupiter, Moon Gored

February 4, 2023 Jeffrey L. Hunt Astronomy, Sky Watching

February 28, 2023: One night before their close conjunction, Venus approaches Jupiter in the west-southwest after sundown.  The moon is near the horns of Taurus with Mars nearby.

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2023, February 27: Venus-Jupiter Conjunction Imminent, Mars-Moon Near Miss

February 3, 2023 Jeffrey L. Hunt Astronomy, Sky Watching

February 27, 2023: Brilliant Venus approaches Jupiter, two nights before their conjunction.  The moon passes close to Mars near midnight.

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2023, February 26: Venus Nears Jupiter, Moon-Pleiades Conjunction

February 2, 2023 Jeffrey L. Hunt Astronomy, Sky Watching

February 26, 2023: As the Venus-Jupiter conjunction nears, the two planets are close in the west-southwest after sundown.  The moon is near the Pleiades star cluster during the evening.

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2023, February 25: Venus-Jupiter Conjunction Nears, Moon Approaches Mars

February 1, 2023 Jeffrey L. Hunt Astronomy, Sky Watching

February 25, 2023: After sundown, Venus closes on Jupiter as their close conjunction approaches.  The crescent moon nears Mars and Taurus in the southern sky.

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2023, February 24: Evening Moon, Planets – Venus, Jupiter, and Mars

January 31, 2023 Jeffrey L. Hunt Astronomy, Sky Watching

February 24, 2023: The evening moon, showing earthshine, appears above converging planets, Venus and Jupiter.  Mars marches eastward in Taurus, high in the south.

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2023, February 23: Winter Stellar Sampler, Evening Planet Parade

January 30, 2023 Jeffrey L. Hunt Astronomy, Sky Watching

February 23, 2023: After sundown, three bright planets and the crescent moon are easily visible.  The bright winter stars of the Orion region are in the southern sky after sundown.

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2023, February 22: Beautiful Evening Venus, Jupiter, Moon Gathering

January 28, 2023 Jeffrey L. Hunt Astronomy, Sky Watching

February 22, 2023: After sundown, Venus, Jupiter and the crescent moon gather in the west-southwest.  Look for them at 45 minutes after the sun sets.

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2023, February 21: Morning Sky Map, Evening Moon, Planet Showcase

January 27, 2023 Jeffrey L. Hunt Astronomy, Sky Watching

February 21, 2023: Use the sky map to find winter morning’s stars.  The moon joins Venus as it approaches Jupiter. Mars marches eastward in a planetary showcase.

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2023, February 20: Morning Hero, Evening Planet Exhibition

January 26, 2023 Jeffrey L. Hunt Astronomy, Sky Watching

February 20, 2023: Hercules is visible before sunrise in the eastern sky.  Venus moves to within 10° of Jupiter after sundown, while Mars marches eastward against Taurus.

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2023, February 19: Leo’s Morning, Venus Approaches Jupiter

January 25, 2023 Jeffrey L. Hunt Astronomy, Sky Watching

February 29, 2023: Leo is in the western sky before sunrise, taking all night to go from east to west.  After sundown, Evening Star Venus continues to approach bright Jupiter.

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Chart Caption - 2023, February 3: Brilliant Venus and Jupiter are in the southwestern sky after sundown.
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Author's Notes: Three bright planets are in the evening sky. Look for Evening Star Venus in the southwest. Jupiter is above Venus. Mars is slowly moving eastward with Taurus as the starry backdrop.

Chart Caption - 2023, February 3: After sundown, the nearly-full moon is below Pollux.
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Copyright Statement: This web site is written and edited by Dr. Jeffrey L. Hunt. The photos and diagrams are made by the author unless otherwise credited. Raw data is from the U.S. Naval Observatory, Starry Night computer program

Content is derived from multiple astronomical sources, including the U.S. Naval Observatory, NASA, ESA, and various books, including Astronomical Tables of the Sun, Moon and Planets by Jean Meeus.  Starry Night and Stellarium computer programs are used as well.  Updates and corrections are made as required.  Some articles are updated at the time of actual astronomical events with new photographs.  The author strives for accurate information.

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