June 3, 2024: The Mars and the crescent moon are in the eastern sky before daybreak. At the same time, Saturn is in the southeast.
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2024, June 2: No Morning Planet Parade
June 2, 2024: Only Mars and Saturn are visible before sunrise. There is no planet parade for easy viewing. Look for earthshine on the morning moon.
2024, June 1: Moon between Morning Planets
June 1. 2024: Before sunrise, the lunar crescent is between Saturn and Mars in the eastern sky. Find the Big Dipper after evening twilight ends.
2024, May 31: Saturn-Moon Conjunction
May 31, 2024: Before sunrise, the moon is beside Saturn in a close conjunction. Mars is in the eastern sky.
2024, May 30: Morning Moon Nears Saturn
May 30, 2024: Before sunrise the gibbous moon is near Saturn in the southeastern sky. Mars is in the east.
2024, May 29: Morning Planet-Moon Display
May 29, 2024: Before sunrise, Mars, Saturn and the gibbous moon are in the eastern sky along the imaginary arc of the ecliptic.
2024, May 28: Find Hercules after Sundown
May 28, 2024: Hercules and its famous star cluster are visible after nightfall. The gibbous moon, Saturn, and Mars are in the sky before sunrise.
2024, May 27: Look for a Dwarf Planet
May 27, 2024: Dwarf Planet Ceres is near the moon before sunrise. Mars and Saturn are east of the moon during predawn light.
2024, May 26: May’s Teapot Moon
May 26, 2024: Before sunrise, the moon appears to be in the Teapot, Sagittarius’ brightest stars. Mars and Saturn are visible before sunrise.
2024, May 25: Capella at Helical Rising
May 25, 2024: The bright star Capella rises before sunrise, making its first morning appearance of the year. Mars and Saturn are in the eastern sky during twilight.