Tag: evening sky
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Moon and Saturn Shine in Southern Sky After Sunset Dec 26
Observation Brief After the sun dips below the horizon on December 26, keep an eye on the southern sky. A waxing crescent moon, about 48% illuminated, will be visible near the giant planet Saturn as both objects nestle among the stars of the Pisces constellation. This gentle celestial pairing offers a simple, memorable sight for…
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Mars and Mercury at Sunset: Best Viewing on Nov 12
Overview: A rare planetary pairing at dusk On November 12, skywatchers along the southwestern horizon will have a brief but memorable chance to glimpse two bright planets in close proximity as the sun dips below the horizon. Mars, the familiar red planet, will be joined by Mercury, the exhausting-to-spot inner world that rarely stays visible…
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Mars and Mercury Shine at Sunset: A Quick Evening Telescope Peek
Planets Ready to Shine on November 12 If you’ve ever wanted to glimpse the solar system’s inner workings from your own backyard, November 12 offers a prime, fleeting opportunity. As the sun sinks in the western sky, a swift Mercury will appear close to the red light of Mars along the southwestern horizon. This pairing…