2022: Early Spring Events
Messier Marathon Second WindowThe Moon is new on March 31st and that opens a rare second observing window for the
Read MoreMessier Marathon Second WindowThe Moon is new on March 31st and that opens a rare second observing window for the
Read MoreAn “opposition” happens on the day that Earth and an outer planet line up on the same side of the
Read MoreThe Jupiter and Saturn “Great Conjunction” was well-publicized and well-imaged. Even though the closest approach between the planets was Monday,
Read MoreGreat Conjunction: Countdown to December 21st! On December 16th, Jupiter and Saturn will be a full-Moon’s width apart at dusk
Read MoreIs it just us or did it seem that 2020 was a longer than usual year? Yet while both the
Read MoreSaturn is in opposition tonight: it glides above the horizon around sunset and will be over 18-arc-seconds in diameter for
Read MoreSaturn will be visible all night in the sky on the 15th as it rises when the sun sets (hence
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